| 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 | $215.30 | 3.335% | $222.4803 | $222.48 | $222.50 | $222.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.66 | 7.456% | $74.8538 | $74.85 | $74.85 | $74.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $193.41 | 5.685% | $204.4054 | $204.41 | $204.40 | $204.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.79 | 10.782% | $42.9723 | $42.97 | $42.95 | $43.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $179.73 | 7.535% | $193.2727 | $193.27 | $193.25 | $193.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $86.49 | 11.480% | $96.4191 | $96.42 | $96.40 | $96.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $143.71 | 7.443% | $154.4063 | $154.41 | $154.40 | $154.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $927.09 | $988.8099 | $988.81 | $988.75 | $988.90 | |