| 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 | $215.73 | 5.210% | $226.9695 | $226.97 | $226.95 | $227.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $120.88 | 7.689% | $130.1745 | $130.17 | $130.15 | $130.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $150.61 | 4.699% | $157.6872 | $157.69 | $157.70 | $157.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $70.45 | 12.219% | $79.0583 | $79.06 | $79.05 | $79.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $37.94 | 11.320% | $42.2348 | $42.23 | $42.25 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $56.73 | 11.726% | $63.3822 | $63.38 | $63.40 | $63.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $61.62 | 11.504% | $68.7088 | $68.71 | $68.70 | $68.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $713.96 | $768.2153 | $768.21 | $768.20 | $768.30 | |