| 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 | $221.97 | 5.176% | $233.4592 | $233.46 | $233.45 | $233.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $9.91 | 3.247% | $10.2318 | $10.23 | $10.25 | $10.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $233.69 | 8.635% | $253.8691 | $253.87 | $253.85 | $253.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.65 | 8.857% | $269.5844 | $269.58 | $269.60 | $269.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $101.71 | 11.339% | $113.2429 | $113.24 | $113.25 | $113.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $54.45 | 10.771% | $60.3148 | $60.31 | $60.30 | $60.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $23.91 | 3.791% | $24.8164 | $24.82 | $24.80 | $24.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $893.29 | $965.5186 | $965.51 | $965.50 | $965.50 | |