| 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 | $213.88 | 4.866% | $224.2874 | $224.29 | $224.30 | $224.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.94 | 13.501% | $48.7373 | $48.74 | $48.75 | $48.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $227.63 | 10.547% | $251.6381 | $251.64 | $251.65 | $251.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $131.58 | 6.400% | $140.0011 | $140.00 | $140.00 | $140.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.72 | 9.507% | $31.4504 | $31.45 | $31.45 | $31.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $112.75 | 5.445% | $118.8892 | $118.89 | $118.90 | $118.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $18.83 | 5.453% | $19.8568 | $19.86 | $19.85 | $19.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $776.33 | $834.8603 | $834.87 | $834.90 | $834.90 | |