| 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 | $212.28 | 6.192% | $225.4244 | $225.42 | $225.40 | $225.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $22.28 | 12.772% | $25.1256 | $25.13 | $25.15 | $25.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $114.98 | 3.243% | $118.7088 | $118.71 | $118.70 | $118.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $50.57 | 13.543% | $57.4187 | $57.42 | $57.40 | $57.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $237.25 | 9.617% | $260.0663 | $260.07 | $260.05 | $260.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $133.83 | 8.371% | $145.0329 | $145.03 | $145.05 | $145.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $27.68 | 7.724% | $29.818 | $29.82 | $29.80 | $29.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $798.87 | $861.5947 | $861.60 | $861.55 | $861.50 | |