| 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 | $210.35 | 5.295% | $221.488 | $221.49 | $221.50 | $221.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.57 | 7.799% | $82.5417 | $82.54 | $82.55 | $82.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $226.83 | 5.637% | $239.6164 | $239.62 | $239.60 | $239.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $30.31 | 13.358% | $34.3588 | $34.36 | $34.35 | $34.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $153.26 | 7.824% | $165.2511 | $165.25 | $165.25 | $165.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $25.74 | 10.556% | $28.4571 | $28.46 | $28.45 | $28.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $105.40 | 8.329% | $114.1788 | $114.18 | $114.20 | $114.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $828.46 | $885.8919 | $885.90 | $885.90 | $886.00 | |