| 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 | $204.76 | 8.648% | $222.4676 | $222.47 | $222.45 | $222.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $51.79 | 5.614% | $54.6975 | $54.70 | $54.70 | $54.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.65 | 5.407% | $250.4997 | $250.50 | $250.50 | $250.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $44.50 | 5.307% | $46.8616 | $46.86 | $46.85 | $46.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $197.98 | 6.693% | $211.2308 | $211.23 | $211.25 | $211.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $48.61 | 5.808% | $51.4333 | $51.43 | $51.45 | $51.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $190.79 | 4.423% | $199.2286 | $199.23 | $199.25 | $199.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $976.08 | $1,036.4191 | $1,036.42 | $1,036.45 | $1,036.40 | |