| 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 | $212.28 | 5.744% | $224.4734 | $224.47 | $224.45 | $224.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $82.61 | 3.431% | $85.4443 | $85.44 | $85.45 | $85.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $68.60 | 6.872% | $73.3142 | $73.31 | $73.30 | $73.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $79.42 | 8.542% | $86.2041 | $86.20 | $86.20 | $86.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $39.54 | 12.469% | $44.4702 | $44.47 | $44.45 | $44.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $25.55 | 3.559% | $26.4593 | $26.46 | $26.45 | $26.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $58.88 | 13.627% | $66.9036 | $66.90 | $66.90 | $66.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $566.88 | $607.2691 | $607.25 | $607.20 | $607.30 | |