| 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 | $201.45 | 5.480% | $212.4895 | $212.49 | $212.50 | $212.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $60.77 | 5.533% | $64.1324 | $64.13 | $64.15 | $64.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $117.53 | 5.603% | $124.1152 | $124.12 | $124.10 | $124.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $58.79 | 5.432% | $61.9835 | $61.98 | $62.00 | $62.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $205.30 | 9.612% | $225.0334 | $225.03 | $225.05 | $225.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $229.72 | 3.606% | $238.0037 | $238.00 | $238.00 | $238.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $211.61 | 3.118% | $218.208 | $218.21 | $218.20 | $218.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,085.17 | $1,143.9657 | $1,143.96 | $1,144.00 | $1,143.90 | |