| 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 | $212.51 | 5.522% | $224.2448 | $224.24 | $224.25 | $224.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $104.73 | 6.278% | $111.3049 | $111.30 | $111.30 | $111.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $51.48 | 7.478% | $55.3297 | $55.33 | $55.35 | $55.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $27.42 | 5.641% | $28.9668 | $28.97 | $28.95 | $29.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $31.38 | 12.755% | $35.3825 | $35.38 | $35.40 | $35.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $125.31 | 6.223% | $133.108 | $133.11 | $133.10 | $133.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $194.49 | 8.108% | $210.2592 | $210.26 | $210.25 | $210.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $747.32 | $798.5959 | $798.59 | $798.60 | $798.60 | |