| 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 | $206.70 | 5.727% | $218.5377 | $218.54 | $218.55 | $218.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.90 | 6.657% | $48.9556 | $48.96 | $48.95 | $49.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $64.72 | 12.865% | $73.0462 | $73.05 | $73.05 | $73.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $149.65 | 3.300% | $154.5885 | $154.59 | $154.60 | $154.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $205.47 | 11.396% | $228.8854 | $228.89 | $228.90 | $228.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $101.98 | 11.212% | $113.414 | $113.41 | $113.40 | $113.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $125.29 | 5.493% | $132.1722 | $132.17 | $132.15 | $132.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $899.71 | $969.5996 | $969.61 | $969.60 | $969.60 | |