| 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 | $212.81 | 6.520% | $226.6852 | $226.69 | $226.70 | $226.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.72 | 4.682% | $74.0311 | $74.03 | $74.05 | $74.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.91 | 4.680% | $249.0442 | $249.04 | $249.05 | $249.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $105.33 | 8.280% | $114.0513 | $114.05 | $114.05 | $114.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.58 | 6.795% | $19.8425 | $19.84 | $19.85 | $19.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.61 | 10.334% | $40.3933 | $40.39 | $40.40 | $40.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $58.81 | 4.746% | $61.6011 | $61.60 | $61.60 | $61.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $740.77 | $785.6487 | $785.64 | $785.70 | $785.60 | |