| 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 | $221.88 | 5.229% | $233.4821 | $233.48 | $233.50 | $233.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $44.77 | 12.735% | $50.4715 | $50.47 | $50.45 | $50.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $47.77 | 3.181% | $49.2896 | $49.29 | $49.30 | $49.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $150.68 | 8.524% | $163.524 | $163.52 | $163.50 | $163.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $214.32 | 10.306% | $236.4078 | $236.41 | $236.40 | $236.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $40.46 | 10.292% | $44.6241 | $44.62 | $44.60 | $44.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $163.54 | 8.853% | $178.0182 | $178.02 | $178.00 | $178.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $883.42 | $955.8173 | $955.81 | $955.75 | $955.80 | |