| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $214.86 | 3.758% | $222.9344 | $222.93 | $222.95 | $222.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $52.92 | 8.508% | $57.4224 | $57.42 | $57.40 | $57.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $77.50 | 5.705% | $81.9214 | $81.92 | $81.90 | $81.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.29 | 12.242% | $40.7326 | $40.73 | $40.75 | $40.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $56.41 | 3.685% | $58.4887 | $58.49 | $58.50 | $58.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.70 | 7.837% | $266.0339 | $266.03 | $266.05 | $266.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $199.32 | 9.811% | $218.8753 | $218.88 | $218.90 | $218.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $884.00 | $946.4087 | $946.40 | $946.45 | $946.30 | |