| 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 | $211.58 | 6.250% | $224.8038 | $224.80 | $224.80 | $224.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.95 | 4.842% | $49.2233 | $49.22 | $49.20 | $49.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $199.72 | 4.458% | $208.6235 | $208.62 | $208.60 | $208.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $171.77 | 10.232% | $189.3455 | $189.35 | $189.35 | $189.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.38 | 11.424% | $5.9946 | $5.99 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.48 | 6.357% | $19.6548 | $19.65 | $19.65 | $19.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $217.49 | 12.854% | $245.4462 | $245.45 | $245.45 | $245.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $871.37 | $943.0917 | $943.08 | $943.05 | $943.00 | |