| 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 | $217.33 | 5.500% | $229.2832 | $229.28 | $229.30 | $229.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $196.33 | 7.831% | $211.7046 | $211.70 | $211.70 | $211.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $75.67 | 4.305% | $78.9276 | $78.93 | $78.95 | $78.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $146.85 | 5.628% | $155.1147 | $155.11 | $155.10 | $155.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $169.95 | 7.111% | $182.0351 | $182.04 | $182.05 | $182.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $217.49 | 12.625% | $244.9481 | $244.95 | $244.95 | $244.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $27.84 | 6.655% | $29.6928 | $29.69 | $29.70 | $29.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,051.46 | $1,131.7061 | $1,131.70 | $1,131.75 | $1,131.60 | |