| 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 | $215.40 | 5.510% | $227.2685 | $227.27 | $227.25 | $227.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $112.73 | 12.726% | $127.076 | $127.08 | $127.10 | $127.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $214.91 | 10.213% | $236.8588 | $236.86 | $236.85 | $236.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.78 | 12.802% | $8.776 | $8.78 | $8.80 | $8.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $209.66 | 7.351% | $225.0721 | $225.07 | $225.05 | $225.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $17.38 | 5.779% | $18.3844 | $18.38 | $18.40 | $18.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $30.84 | 12.533% | $34.7052 | $34.71 | $34.70 | $34.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $808.70 | $878.1410 | $878.15 | $878.15 | $878.30 | |