| 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 | $203.39 | 4.478% | $212.4978 | $212.50 | $212.50 | $212.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $21.27 | 10.558% | $23.5157 | $23.52 | $23.50 | $23.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $47.41 | 10.247% | $52.2681 | $52.27 | $52.25 | $52.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $52.76 | 4.261% | $55.0081 | $55.01 | $55.00 | $55.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $211.77 | 13.212% | $239.7491 | $239.75 | $239.75 | $239.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $132.86 | 3.177% | $137.081 | $137.08 | $137.10 | $137.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $21.86 | 4.513% | $22.8465 | $22.85 | $22.85 | $22.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $691.32 | $742.9663 | $742.98 | $742.95 | $742.90 | |