| 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 | $68.63 | 5.229% | $72.2187 | $72.22 | $72.20 | $72.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $51.25 | 5.826% | $54.2358 | $54.24 | $54.25 | $54.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $6.53 | 11.340% | $7.2705 | $7.27 | $7.25 | $7.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $181.79 | 10.405% | $200.7052 | $200.71 | $200.70 | $200.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $207.72 | 3.520% | $215.0317 | $215.03 | $215.05 | $215.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $113.86 | 9.698% | $124.9021 | $124.90 | $124.90 | $124.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $233.49 | 7.584% | $251.1979 | $251.20 | $251.20 | $251.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $863.27 | $925.5619 | $925.57 | $925.55 | $925.50 | |