| 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 | $212.67 | 5.522% | $224.4136 | $224.41 | $224.40 | $224.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.68 | 11.858% | $18.6579 | $18.66 | $18.65 | $18.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $130.32 | 4.277% | $135.8938 | $135.89 | $135.90 | $135.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.28 | 9.661% | $16.7562 | $16.76 | $16.75 | $16.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $236.74 | 7.512% | $254.5239 | $254.52 | $254.50 | $254.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $122.54 | 10.789% | $135.7608 | $135.76 | $135.75 | $135.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $69.59 | 3.763% | $72.2087 | $72.21 | $72.20 | $72.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $803.82 | $858.2149 | $858.21 | $858.15 | $858.30 | |