| 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 | $205.39 | 9.524% | $224.9513 | $224.95 | $224.95 | $225.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $57.32 | 5.483% | $60.4629 | $60.46 | $60.45 | $60.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $19.40 | 6.119% | $20.5871 | $20.59 | $20.60 | $20.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.38 | 9.773% | $274.8496 | $274.85 | $274.85 | $274.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.84 | 3.747% | $256.0891 | $256.09 | $256.10 | $256.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.37 | 3.685% | $16.9732 | $16.97 | $16.95 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $198.35 | 6.863% | $211.9628 | $211.96 | $211.95 | $212.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $994.05 | $1,065.8760 | $1,065.87 | $1,065.85 | $1,066.00 | |