| 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 | $218.36 | 5.237% | $229.7955 | $229.80 | $229.80 | $229.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $168.90 | 9.809% | $185.4674 | $185.47 | $185.45 | $185.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $128.56 | 3.273% | $132.7678 | $132.77 | $132.75 | $132.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $25.75 | 11.610% | $28.7396 | $28.74 | $28.75 | $28.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $225.39 | 9.487% | $246.7727 | $246.77 | $246.75 | $246.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $116.72 | 3.474% | $120.7749 | $120.77 | $120.75 | $120.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $9.85 | 5.742% | $10.4156 | $10.42 | $10.40 | $10.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $893.53 | $954.7335 | $954.74 | $954.65 | $954.80 | |