| 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 | $212.56 | 5.176% | $223.5621 | $223.56 | $223.55 | $223.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $60.60 | 8.218% | $65.5801 | $65.58 | $65.60 | $65.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $228.31 | 6.832% | $243.9081 | $243.91 | $243.90 | $243.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $54.75 | 3.225% | $56.5157 | $56.52 | $56.50 | $56.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.72 | 13.472% | $41.6669 | $41.67 | $41.65 | $41.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.38 | 6.354% | $17.4208 | $17.42 | $17.40 | $17.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $47.88 | 8.677% | $52.0345 | $52.03 | $52.05 | $52.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $657.20 | $700.6882 | $700.69 | $700.65 | $700.70 | |