| 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 | $212.36 | 5.706% | $224.4773 | $224.48 | $224.50 | $224.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.27 | 12.819% | $158.2512 | $158.25 | $158.25 | $158.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $206.28 | 4.472% | $215.5048 | $215.50 | $215.50 | $215.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $227.79 | 10.828% | $252.4551 | $252.46 | $252.45 | $252.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $19.27 | 11.297% | $21.4469 | $21.45 | $21.45 | $21.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $130.73 | 5.669% | $138.1411 | $138.14 | $138.15 | $138.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $185.40 | 7.129% | $198.6172 | $198.62 | $198.60 | $198.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,122.10 | $1,208.8936 | $1,208.90 | $1,208.90 | $1,208.90 | |