| 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 | $222.88 | 3.416% | $230.4936 | $230.49 | $230.50 | $230.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.86 | 6.135% | $49.7349 | $49.73 | $49.75 | $49.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $97.56 | 13.573% | $110.8018 | $110.80 | $110.80 | $110.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $56.60 | 10.849% | $62.7405 | $62.74 | $62.75 | $62.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $25.71 | 4.259% | $26.805 | $26.81 | $26.80 | $26.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $25.57 | 9.112% | $27.8999 | $27.90 | $27.90 | $27.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $20.43 | 12.772% | $23.0393 | $23.04 | $23.05 | $23.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $495.61 | $531.5150 | $531.51 | $531.55 | $531.40 | |