| 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 | $201.81 | 5.315% | $212.5362 | $212.54 | $212.55 | $212.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.80 | 9.255% | $44.576 | $44.58 | $44.60 | $44.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $152.27 | 7.869% | $164.2521 | $164.25 | $164.25 | $164.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $31.58 | 4.513% | $33.0052 | $33.01 | $33.00 | $33.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.62 | 9.318% | $22.5414 | $22.54 | $22.55 | $22.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $159.80 | 6.109% | $169.5622 | $169.56 | $169.55 | $169.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $92.94 | 5.874% | $98.3993 | $98.40 | $98.40 | $98.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $699.82 | $744.8724 | $744.88 | $744.90 | $744.90 | |