| 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 | $222.33 | 6.250% | $236.2256 | $236.23 | $236.25 | $236.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $19.94 | 3.430% | $20.6239 | $20.62 | $20.60 | $20.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $220.55 | 12.335% | $247.7548 | $247.75 | $247.75 | $247.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $19.93 | 8.254% | $21.575 | $21.58 | $21.60 | $21.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $25.52 | 7.395% | $27.4072 | $27.41 | $27.40 | $27.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $195.74 | 12.573% | $220.3504 | $220.35 | $220.35 | $220.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $194.69 | 13.740% | $221.4404 | $221.44 | $221.45 | $221.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $898.70 | $995.3773 | $995.38 | $995.40 | $995.40 | |