| 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 | $222.64 | 5.420% | $234.7071 | $234.71 | $234.70 | $234.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $178.99 | 5.607% | $189.026 | $189.03 | $189.05 | $189.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $185.66 | 12.236% | $208.3774 | $208.38 | $208.40 | $208.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $20.33 | 13.495% | $23.0735 | $23.07 | $23.05 | $23.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $13.77 | 6.567% | $14.6743 | $14.67 | $14.65 | $14.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $140.81 | 8.396% | $152.6324 | $152.63 | $152.65 | $152.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $55.34 | 7.473% | $59.4756 | $59.48 | $59.50 | $59.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $817.54 | $881.9663 | $881.97 | $882.00 | $882.00 | |