| 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 | $211.45 | 4.748% | $221.4896 | $221.49 | $221.50 | $221.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $85.87 | 6.519% | $91.4679 | $91.47 | $91.45 | $91.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $241.90 | 7.836% | $260.8553 | $260.86 | $260.85 | $260.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.32 | 8.619% | $152.4142 | $152.41 | $152.40 | $152.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $147.54 | 8.310% | $159.8006 | $159.80 | $159.80 | $159.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $23.80 | 13.197% | $26.9409 | $26.94 | $26.95 | $26.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $79.54 | 7.206% | $85.2717 | $85.27 | $85.25 | $85.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $930.42 | $998.2402 | $998.24 | $998.20 | $998.30 | |