| 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 | $211.66 | 5.561% | $223.4304 | $223.43 | $223.45 | $223.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.59 | 9.551% | $46.6578 | $46.66 | $46.65 | $46.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $185.42 | 9.800% | $203.5912 | $203.59 | $203.60 | $203.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.25 | 12.617% | $40.8237 | $40.82 | $40.80 | $40.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.46 | 9.825% | $252.0044 | $252.00 | $252.00 | $252.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $180.44 | 5.172% | $189.7724 | $189.77 | $189.75 | $189.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $131.79 | 13.657% | $149.7886 | $149.79 | $149.80 | $149.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,017.61 | $1,106.0685 | $1,106.06 | $1,106.05 | $1,106.10 | |