| 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 | $208.53 | 6.727% | $222.5578 | $222.56 | $222.55 | $222.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $56.33 | 3.804% | $58.4728 | $58.47 | $58.45 | $58.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $155.62 | 7.465% | $167.237 | $167.24 | $167.25 | $167.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.70 | 7.861% | $174.4112 | $174.41 | $174.40 | $174.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $44.84 | 7.441% | $48.1765 | $48.18 | $48.20 | $48.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $56.25 | 6.753% | $60.0486 | $60.05 | $60.05 | $60.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $203.39 | 12.532% | $228.8788 | $228.88 | $228.90 | $228.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $886.66 | $959.7827 | $959.79 | $959.80 | $959.80 | |