| 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 | $211.47 | 6.282% | $224.7545 | $224.75 | $224.75 | $224.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $22.80 | 6.112% | $24.1935 | $24.19 | $24.20 | $24.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.94 | 5.316% | $8.3621 | $8.36 | $8.35 | $8.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $52.84 | 10.785% | $58.5388 | $58.54 | $58.55 | $58.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $49.73 | 3.456% | $51.4487 | $51.45 | $51.45 | $51.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $106.94 | 12.254% | $120.0444 | $120.04 | $120.05 | $120.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $89.96 | 4.427% | $93.9425 | $93.94 | $93.95 | $93.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $541.68 | $581.2845 | $581.27 | $581.30 | $581.20 | |