| 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 | $212.58 | 5.567% | $224.4143 | $224.41 | $224.40 | $224.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $54.68 | 4.680% | $57.239 | $57.24 | $57.25 | $57.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $92.52 | 12.614% | $104.1905 | $104.19 | $104.20 | $104.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $43.28 | 10.546% | $47.8443 | $47.84 | $47.85 | $47.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $236.48 | 8.350% | $256.2261 | $256.23 | $256.25 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $59.79 | 7.827% | $64.4698 | $64.47 | $64.45 | $64.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $139.87 | 11.523% | $155.9872 | $155.99 | $156.00 | $156.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $839.20 | $910.3712 | $910.37 | $910.40 | $910.30 | |