| 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 | $212.78 | 5.398% | $224.2659 | $224.27 | $224.25 | $224.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $28.99 | 7.291% | $31.1037 | $31.10 | $31.10 | $31.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $148.51 | 7.605% | $159.8042 | $159.80 | $159.80 | $159.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $167.51 | 12.638% | $188.6799 | $188.68 | $188.70 | $188.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.79 | 3.422% | $149.7447 | $149.74 | $149.75 | $149.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $43.61 | 6.151% | $46.2925 | $46.29 | $46.30 | $46.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $156.47 | 10.353% | $172.6693 | $172.67 | $172.65 | $172.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $902.66 | $972.5602 | $972.55 | $972.55 | $972.60 | |