| 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 | $212.99 | 4.856% | $223.3328 | $223.33 | $223.35 | $223.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.97 | 4.435% | $83.5167 | $83.52 | $83.50 | $83.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $243.62 | 10.634% | $269.5266 | $269.53 | $269.55 | $269.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $166.98 | 3.716% | $173.185 | $173.19 | $173.20 | $173.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.47 | 7.265% | $5.8674 | $5.87 | $5.85 | $5.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $135.79 | 9.486% | $148.671 | $148.67 | $148.65 | $148.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $70.62 | 6.375% | $75.122 | $75.12 | $75.10 | $75.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $915.44 | $979.2215 | $979.23 | $979.20 | $979.20 | |