| 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 | $212.75 | 5.134% | $223.6726 | $223.67 | $223.65 | $223.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $199.59 | 6.671% | $212.9046 | $212.90 | $212.90 | $212.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $43.45 | 10.422% | $47.9784 | $47.98 | $48.00 | $48.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $162.48 | 3.480% | $168.1343 | $168.13 | $168.15 | $168.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $78.42 | 10.120% | $86.3561 | $86.36 | $86.35 | $86.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $39.92 | 3.178% | $41.1887 | $41.19 | $41.20 | $41.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $201.60 | 7.241% | $216.1979 | $216.20 | $216.20 | $216.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $938.21 | $996.4326 | $996.43 | $996.45 | $996.50 | |