| 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 | $200.66 | 5.812% | $212.3224 | $212.32 | $212.30 | $212.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.90 | 7.695% | $51.5859 | $51.59 | $51.60 | $51.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $82.76 | 6.323% | $87.9929 | $87.99 | $88.00 | $88.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $25.65 | 3.410% | $26.5247 | $26.52 | $26.50 | $26.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.80 | 8.827% | $262.0554 | $262.06 | $262.05 | $262.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $198.46 | 13.116% | $224.49 | $224.49 | $224.50 | $224.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $54.73 | 8.717% | $59.5008 | $59.50 | $59.50 | $59.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $850.96 | $924.4721 | $924.47 | $924.45 | $924.50 | |