| 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 | $212.33 | 5.704% | $224.4413 | $224.44 | $224.45 | $224.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $61.91 | 13.579% | $70.3168 | $70.32 | $70.30 | $70.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $217.66 | 3.851% | $226.0421 | $226.04 | $226.05 | $226.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.40 | 7.371% | $45.5253 | $45.53 | $45.55 | $45.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $10.41 | 10.630% | $11.5166 | $11.52 | $11.50 | $11.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.63 | 4.110% | $13.1491 | $13.15 | $13.15 | $13.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $41.85 | 10.434% | $46.2166 | $46.22 | $46.20 | $46.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $599.19 | $637.2078 | $637.22 | $637.20 | $637.00 | |