| 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 | $212.82 | 5.240% | $223.9718 | $223.97 | $223.95 | $224.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $135.80 | 6.520% | $144.6542 | $144.65 | $144.65 | $144.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $39.70 | 5.376% | $41.8343 | $41.83 | $41.85 | $41.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.49 | 12.119% | $40.9122 | $40.91 | $40.90 | $40.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.68 | 8.578% | $267.8402 | $267.84 | $267.85 | $267.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $120.29 | 6.857% | $128.5383 | $128.54 | $128.55 | $128.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.54 | 7.799% | $84.6653 | $84.67 | $84.65 | $84.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $870.32 | $932.4163 | $932.41 | $932.40 | $932.40 | |