| 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 | $211.55 | 5.683% | $223.5724 | $223.57 | $223.55 | $223.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $181.63 | 4.337% | $189.5073 | $189.51 | $189.50 | $189.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $155.39 | 4.559% | $162.4742 | $162.47 | $162.45 | $162.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $40.87 | 9.181% | $44.6223 | $44.62 | $44.60 | $44.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $179.95 | 12.700% | $202.8037 | $202.80 | $202.80 | $202.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $27.58 | 12.669% | $31.0741 | $31.07 | $31.05 | $31.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $105.95 | 6.232% | $112.5528 | $112.55 | $112.55 | $112.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $902.92 | $966.6068 | $966.59 | $966.50 | $966.70 | |