| 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 | $212.53 | 5.199% | $223.5794 | $223.58 | $223.60 | $223.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.26 | 3.699% | $177.5949 | $177.59 | $177.60 | $177.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.67 | 12.460% | $41.2391 | $41.24 | $41.25 | $41.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $24.97 | 8.470% | $27.085 | $27.09 | $27.10 | $27.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.55 | 4.567% | $256.7643 | $256.76 | $256.75 | $256.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $32.55 | 5.535% | $34.3516 | $34.35 | $34.35 | $34.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $17.42 | 3.742% | $18.0719 | $18.07 | $18.05 | $18.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $740.95 | $778.6862 | $778.68 | $778.70 | $778.80 | |