| 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 | $216.89 | 3.400% | $224.2643 | $224.26 | $224.25 | $224.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $220.63 | 5.419% | $232.5859 | $232.59 | $232.60 | $232.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $51.25 | 12.182% | $57.4933 | $57.49 | $57.50 | $57.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.79 | 6.483% | $45.5641 | $45.56 | $45.55 | $45.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $81.32 | 5.757% | $86.0016 | $86.00 | $86.00 | $86.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $54.93 | 9.333% | $60.0566 | $60.06 | $60.05 | $60.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $71.64 | 10.731% | $79.3277 | $79.33 | $79.35 | $79.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $739.45 | $785.2935 | $785.29 | $785.30 | $785.40 | |