| 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 | $211.33 | 5.241% | $222.4058 | $222.41 | $222.40 | $222.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.76 | 8.717% | $38.8772 | $38.88 | $38.90 | $38.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $72.44 | 10.441% | $80.0035 | $80.00 | $80.00 | $80.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $231.94 | 3.198% | $239.3574 | $239.36 | $239.35 | $239.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.31 | 4.522% | $12.8667 | $12.87 | $12.85 | $12.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $65.43 | 12.407% | $73.5479 | $73.55 | $73.55 | $73.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $125.36 | 13.666% | $142.4917 | $142.49 | $142.50 | $142.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $754.57 | $809.5502 | $809.56 | $809.55 | $809.60 | |