| 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 | $212.63 | 5.731% | $224.8158 | $224.82 | $224.80 | $224.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $29.57 | 7.147% | $31.6834 | $31.68 | $31.70 | $31.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $5.41 | 11.472% | $6.0306 | $6.03 | $6.05 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $221.89 | 13.133% | $251.0308 | $251.03 | $251.05 | $251.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.41 | 5.678% | $5.7172 | $5.72 | $5.70 | $5.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.55 | 13.718% | $284.9204 | $284.92 | $284.90 | $284.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $163.25 | 13.660% | $185.55 | $185.55 | $185.55 | $185.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $888.71 | $989.7482 | $989.75 | $989.75 | $989.70 | |