| 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 | $203.72 | 7.725% | $219.4574 | $219.46 | $219.45 | $219.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $21.30 | 5.756% | $22.526 | $22.53 | $22.55 | $22.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $208.57 | 11.457% | $232.4659 | $232.47 | $232.45 | $232.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $19.48 | 11.748% | $21.7685 | $21.77 | $21.75 | $21.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $183.59 | 7.833% | $197.9706 | $197.97 | $197.95 | $198.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $125.67 | 7.466% | $135.0525 | $135.05 | $135.05 | $135.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $150.30 | 9.292% | $164.2659 | $164.27 | $164.25 | $164.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $912.63 | $993.5068 | $993.52 | $993.45 | $993.70 | |