| 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 | $216.55 | 5.399% | $228.2415 | $228.24 | $228.25 | $228.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $84.62 | 11.866% | $94.661 | $94.66 | $94.65 | $94.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $187.76 | 8.271% | $203.2896 | $203.29 | $203.30 | $203.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $21.83 | 5.476% | $23.0254 | $23.03 | $23.05 | $23.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $45.76 | 4.323% | $47.7382 | $47.74 | $47.75 | $47.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $72.87 | 6.842% | $77.8558 | $77.86 | $77.85 | $77.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $115.75 | 8.719% | $125.8422 | $125.84 | $125.85 | $125.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $745.14 | $800.6537 | $800.66 | $800.70 | $800.60 | |