| 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 | $212.38 | 5.363% | $223.7699 | $223.77 | $223.75 | $223.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $141.26 | 11.364% | $157.3128 | $157.31 | $157.30 | $157.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $40.30 | 6.745% | $43.0182 | $43.02 | $43.00 | $43.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $135.86 | 4.294% | $141.6938 | $141.69 | $141.70 | $141.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.48 | 12.540% | $10.6688 | $10.67 | $10.65 | $10.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $238.63 | 7.285% | $256.0142 | $256.01 | $256.00 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $143.90 | 9.159% | $157.0798 | $157.08 | $157.10 | $157.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $921.81 | $989.5575 | $989.55 | $989.50 | $989.60 | |