| 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 | $223.40 | 12.444% | $251.1999 | $251.20 | $251.20 | $251.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $209.29 | 3.168% | $215.9203 | $215.92 | $215.90 | $215.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $8.59 | 3.239% | $8.8682 | $8.87 | $8.85 | $8.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $45.95 | 6.785% | $49.0677 | $49.07 | $49.05 | $49.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $46.34 | 11.595% | $51.7131 | $51.71 | $51.70 | $51.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $45.40 | 6.799% | $48.4867 | $48.49 | $48.50 | $48.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $230.47 | 12.790% | $259.9471 | $259.95 | $259.95 | $259.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $809.44 | $885.2030 | $885.21 | $885.15 | $885.20 | |