| 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 | $215.47 | 5.424% | $227.1571 | $227.16 | $227.15 | $227.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.77 | 6.377% | $49.7525 | $49.75 | $49.75 | $49.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $31.37 | 6.800% | $33.5032 | $33.50 | $33.50 | $33.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.66 | 8.592% | $13.7477 | $13.75 | $13.75 | $13.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $109.59 | 11.565% | $122.2641 | $122.26 | $122.25 | $122.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $86.30 | 5.216% | $90.8014 | $90.80 | $90.80 | $90.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $158.25 | 4.497% | $165.3665 | $165.37 | $165.35 | $165.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $660.41 | $702.5925 | $702.59 | $702.55 | $702.70 | |