| 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 | $215.42 | 3.728% | $223.4509 | $223.45 | $223.45 | $223.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $51.84 | 6.671% | $55.2982 | $55.30 | $55.30 | $55.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $80.95 | 7.871% | $87.3216 | $87.32 | $87.30 | $87.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $157.80 | 11.824% | $176.4583 | $176.46 | $176.45 | $176.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $223.28 | 8.150% | $241.4773 | $241.48 | $241.50 | $241.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $119.54 | 8.566% | $129.7798 | $129.78 | $129.80 | $129.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $57.45 | 11.270% | $63.9246 | $63.92 | $63.90 | $63.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $906.28 | $977.7107 | $977.71 | $977.70 | $977.80 | |