| 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 | $212.40 | 5.652% | $224.4048 | $224.40 | $224.40 | $224.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $177.69 | 5.381% | $187.2515 | $187.25 | $187.25 | $187.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $172.51 | 4.533% | $180.3299 | $180.33 | $180.35 | $180.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $50.31 | 12.762% | $56.7306 | $56.73 | $56.75 | $56.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.90 | 8.178% | $18.2821 | $18.28 | $18.30 | $18.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $177.30 | 7.700% | $190.9521 | $190.95 | $190.95 | $191.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $103.95 | 10.441% | $114.8034 | $114.80 | $114.80 | $114.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $911.06 | $972.7544 | $972.74 | $972.80 | $972.80 | |