| 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 | $220.57 | 5.343% | $232.3551 | $232.36 | $232.35 | $232.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.97 | 4.441% | $76.2106 | $76.21 | $76.20 | $76.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $8.71 | 9.151% | $9.5071 | $9.51 | $9.50 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $209.30 | 8.154% | $226.3663 | $226.37 | $226.35 | $226.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $237.48 | 10.262% | $261.8502 | $261.85 | $261.85 | $261.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $176.96 | 7.212% | $189.7224 | $189.72 | $189.70 | $189.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $108.26 | 9.486% | $118.5295 | $118.53 | $118.55 | $118.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,034.25 | $1,114.5412 | $1,114.55 | $1,114.50 | $1,114.60 | |