| 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 | $216.51 | 5.849% | $229.1737 | $229.17 | $229.15 | $229.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.54 | 11.206% | $7.2729 | $7.27 | $7.25 | $7.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $81.82 | 10.505% | $90.4152 | $90.42 | $90.40 | $90.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $147.25 | 5.125% | $154.7966 | $154.80 | $154.80 | $154.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $47.80 | 4.136% | $49.777 | $49.78 | $49.80 | $49.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $169.72 | 10.844% | $188.1244 | $188.12 | $188.10 | $188.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $42.73 | 12.338% | $48.002 | $48.00 | $48.00 | $48.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $712.37 | $767.5618 | $767.56 | $767.50 | $767.60 | |