| 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 | $218.42 | 5.231% | $229.8456 | $229.85 | $229.85 | $229.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $209.70 | 3.121% | $216.2447 | $216.24 | $216.25 | $216.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $34.40 | 11.186% | $38.248 | $38.25 | $38.25 | $38.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $195.71 | 5.551% | $206.5739 | $206.57 | $206.55 | $206.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $24.83 | 4.723% | $26.0027 | $26.00 | $26.00 | $26.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $210.67 | 4.469% | $220.0848 | $220.08 | $220.10 | $220.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $37.49 | 6.604% | $39.9658 | $39.97 | $39.95 | $40.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $931.22 | $976.9655 | $976.96 | $976.95 | $976.90 | |