| 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 | $217.89 | 4.398% | $227.4728 | $227.47 | $227.45 | $227.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.50 | 11.785% | $53.0979 | $53.10 | $53.10 | $53.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $87.77 | 4.871% | $92.0453 | $92.05 | $92.05 | $92.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $53.29 | 7.437% | $57.2532 | $57.25 | $57.25 | $57.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $181.41 | 12.223% | $203.5837 | $203.58 | $203.60 | $203.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $156.70 | 9.239% | $171.1775 | $171.18 | $171.20 | $171.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $134.65 | 10.612% | $148.9391 | $148.94 | $148.95 | $148.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $879.21 | $953.5695 | $953.57 | $953.60 | $953.60 | |