| 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 | $216.78 | 5.827% | $229.4118 | $229.41 | $229.40 | $229.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $44.53 | 12.846% | $50.2503 | $50.25 | $50.25 | $50.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $92.82 | 3.686% | $96.2413 | $96.24 | $96.25 | $96.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $27.73 | 7.404% | $29.7831 | $29.78 | $29.80 | $29.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $214.76 | 9.356% | $234.8529 | $234.85 | $234.85 | $234.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $207.83 | 4.386% | $216.9454 | $216.95 | $216.95 | $216.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $56.34 | 12.492% | $63.378 | $63.38 | $63.40 | $63.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $860.79 | $920.8628 | $920.86 | $920.90 | $920.90 | |