| 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 | $212.97 | 4.144% | $221.7955 | $221.80 | $221.80 | $221.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.56 | 11.527% | $38.5437 | $38.54 | $38.55 | $38.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $173.43 | 8.689% | $188.4993 | $188.50 | $188.50 | $188.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.72 | 12.286% | $280.4006 | $280.40 | $280.40 | $280.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $29.96 | 12.630% | $33.7439 | $33.74 | $33.75 | $33.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $114.89 | 10.204% | $126.6134 | $126.61 | $126.60 | $126.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $56.84 | 11.550% | $63.405 | $63.41 | $63.40 | $63.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $872.37 | $953.0014 | $953.00 | $953.00 | $952.90 | |