| 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 | $221.51 | 6.655% | $236.2515 | $236.25 | $236.25 | $236.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.65 | 6.873% | $43.4439 | $43.44 | $43.45 | $43.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $50.42 | 12.507% | $56.726 | $56.73 | $56.75 | $56.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $101.29 | 13.636% | $115.1019 | $115.10 | $115.10 | $115.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $243.25 | 7.439% | $261.3454 | $261.35 | $261.35 | $261.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $209.48 | 4.792% | $219.5183 | $219.52 | $219.50 | $219.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $76.81 | 4.211% | $80.0445 | $80.04 | $80.05 | $80.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $943.41 | $1,012.4315 | $1,012.43 | $1,012.45 | $1,012.30 | |