| 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 | $221.92 | 5.600% | $234.3475 | $234.35 | $234.35 | $234.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.96 | 3.214% | $51.5657 | $51.57 | $51.55 | $51.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $89.61 | 5.853% | $94.8549 | $94.85 | $94.85 | $94.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $169.34 | 8.679% | $184.037 | $184.04 | $184.05 | $184.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $96.51 | 9.440% | $105.6205 | $105.62 | $105.60 | $105.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $126.84 | 9.328% | $138.6716 | $138.67 | $138.65 | $138.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $12.49 | 6.864% | $13.3473 | $13.35 | $13.35 | $13.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $766.67 | $822.4445 | $822.45 | $822.40 | $822.40 | |