| 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 | $201.29 | 12.561% | $226.574 | $226.57 | $226.55 | $226.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $173.59 | 13.227% | $196.5507 | $196.55 | $196.55 | $196.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $26.68 | 10.834% | $29.5705 | $29.57 | $29.55 | $29.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $73.46 | 12.809% | $82.8695 | $82.87 | $82.85 | $82.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $156.32 | 3.250% | $161.4004 | $161.40 | $161.40 | $161.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $224.60 | 11.765% | $251.0242 | $251.02 | $251.00 | $251.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.26 | 7.476% | $17.4756 | $17.48 | $17.50 | $17.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $872.20 | $965.4649 | $965.46 | $965.40 | $965.60 | |