| 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 | $209.45 | 5.750% | $221.4934 | $221.49 | $221.50 | $221.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $135.34 | 11.340% | $150.6876 | $150.69 | $150.70 | $150.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $120.68 | 3.289% | $124.6492 | $124.65 | $124.65 | $124.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.99 | 10.624% | $144.9064 | $144.91 | $144.90 | $144.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.26 | 6.320% | $6.6556 | $6.66 | $6.65 | $6.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $152.85 | 12.352% | $171.73 | $171.73 | $171.75 | $171.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $24.97 | 5.711% | $26.396 | $26.40 | $26.40 | $26.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $780.54 | $846.5182 | $846.53 | $846.55 | $846.50 | |