| 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 | $223.90 | 5.187% | $235.5137 | $235.51 | $235.50 | $235.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $20.51 | 9.108% | $22.3781 | $22.38 | $22.40 | $22.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $76.77 | 11.339% | $85.475 | $85.48 | $85.50 | $85.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $198.78 | 10.609% | $219.8686 | $219.87 | $219.85 | $219.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.55 | 10.830% | $6.1511 | $6.15 | $6.15 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.52 | 5.347% | $263.9153 | $263.92 | $263.90 | $263.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $55.58 | 13.504% | $63.0855 | $63.09 | $63.10 | $63.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $831.61 | $896.3873 | $896.40 | $896.40 | $896.50 | |