| 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 | $211.77 | 5.500% | $223.4174 | $223.42 | $223.40 | $223.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.94 | 5.250% | $85.1894 | $85.19 | $85.20 | $85.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $222.33 | 5.541% | $234.6493 | $234.65 | $234.65 | $234.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $24.95 | 12.684% | $28.1147 | $28.11 | $28.10 | $28.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $211.35 | 10.298% | $233.1148 | $233.11 | $233.10 | $233.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $91.76 | 11.776% | $102.5657 | $102.57 | $102.55 | $102.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $113.98 | 10.603% | $126.0653 | $126.07 | $126.05 | $126.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $957.08 | $1,033.1166 | $1,033.12 | $1,033.05 | $1,033.10 | |