| 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 | $212.74 | 4.567% | $222.4558 | $222.46 | $222.45 | $222.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.67 | 12.789% | $44.7434 | $44.74 | $44.75 | $44.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $98.79 | 10.698% | $109.3586 | $109.36 | $109.35 | $109.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $186.80 | 12.621% | $210.376 | $210.38 | $210.40 | $210.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $41.49 | 4.870% | $43.5106 | $43.51 | $43.50 | $43.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $128.40 | 11.334% | $142.9529 | $142.95 | $142.95 | $143.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.88 | 6.736% | $84.1934 | $84.19 | $84.20 | $84.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $786.77 | $857.5907 | $857.59 | $857.60 | $857.70 | |