| 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 | $217.50 | 3.562% | $225.2474 | $225.25 | $225.25 | $225.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $53.48 | 3.162% | $55.171 | $55.17 | $55.15 | $55.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $93.55 | 5.622% | $98.8094 | $98.81 | $98.80 | $98.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.76 | 11.218% | $6.4062 | $6.41 | $6.40 | $6.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $212.83 | 5.724% | $225.0124 | $225.01 | $225.00 | $225.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $195.67 | 5.404% | $206.244 | $206.24 | $206.25 | $206.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $158.56 | 13.310% | $179.6643 | $179.66 | $179.65 | $179.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $937.35 | $996.5547 | $996.55 | $996.50 | $996.50 | |