| 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 | $203.76 | 10.176% | $224.4946 | $224.49 | $224.50 | $224.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.45 | 12.273% | $44.2917 | $44.29 | $44.30 | $44.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $87.57 | 8.121% | $94.6816 | $94.68 | $94.70 | $94.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $27.76 | 12.312% | $31.1778 | $31.18 | $31.20 | $31.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $32.90 | 9.357% | $35.9785 | $35.98 | $36.00 | $36.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $208.57 | 13.700% | $237.1441 | $237.14 | $237.15 | $237.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $17.85 | 4.623% | $18.6752 | $18.68 | $18.70 | $18.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $617.86 | $686.4435 | $686.44 | $686.55 | $686.50 | |