| 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 | $209.78 | 5.766% | $221.8759 | $221.88 | $221.90 | $221.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.33 | 5.640% | $148.2446 | $148.24 | $148.25 | $148.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $66.27 | 7.197% | $71.0395 | $71.04 | $71.05 | $71.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $22.46 | 13.428% | $25.4759 | $25.48 | $25.50 | $25.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $46.70 | 3.393% | $48.2845 | $48.28 | $48.30 | $48.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $193.29 | 10.436% | $213.4617 | $213.46 | $213.45 | $213.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.51 | 10.844% | $244.4221 | $244.42 | $244.40 | $244.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $899.34 | $972.8042 | $972.80 | $972.85 | $972.80 | |