| 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 | $220.99 | 5.175% | $232.4262 | $232.43 | $232.45 | $232.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $106.33 | 12.177% | $119.2778 | $119.28 | $119.30 | $119.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $100.71 | 4.579% | $105.3215 | $105.32 | $105.30 | $105.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.31 | 6.485% | $19.4974 | $19.50 | $19.50 | $19.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $77.77 | 12.196% | $87.2548 | $87.25 | $87.25 | $87.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $233.58 | 8.620% | $253.7146 | $253.71 | $253.70 | $253.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $34.61 | 12.563% | $38.9581 | $38.96 | $38.95 | $39.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $792.30 | $856.4504 | $856.45 | $856.45 | $856.50 | |