| 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 | $53.29 | 5.578% | $56.2625 | $56.26 | $56.25 | $56.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $198.68 | 9.700% | $217.952 | $217.95 | $217.95 | $218.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $207.68 | 6.722% | $221.6402 | $221.64 | $221.65 | $221.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $148.43 | 10.699% | $164.3105 | $164.31 | $164.30 | $164.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $195.59 | 13.179% | $221.3668 | $221.37 | $221.35 | $221.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $125.94 | 13.117% | $142.4595 | $142.46 | $142.45 | $142.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $172.86 | 8.556% | $187.6499 | $187.65 | $187.65 | $187.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,102.47 | $1,211.6414 | $1,211.64 | $1,211.60 | $1,211.70 | |