| 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 | $212.64 | 6.540% | $226.5467 | $226.55 | $226.55 | $226.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.49 | 4.507% | $163.543 | $163.54 | $163.55 | $163.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.43 | 9.860% | $144.389 | $144.39 | $144.40 | $144.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $55.90 | 12.266% | $62.7567 | $62.76 | $62.75 | $62.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $77.34 | 8.671% | $84.0462 | $84.05 | $84.05 | $84.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $118.71 | 5.610% | $125.3696 | $125.37 | $125.35 | $125.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $137.32 | 9.545% | $150.4272 | $150.43 | $150.45 | $150.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $889.83 | $957.0784 | $957.09 | $957.10 | $957.00 | |