| 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 | $217.99 | 4.351% | $227.4747 | $227.47 | $227.45 | $227.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $244.54 | 8.437% | $265.1718 | $265.17 | $265.15 | $265.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $191.66 | 13.139% | $216.8422 | $216.84 | $216.85 | $216.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $243.50 | 9.574% | $266.8127 | $266.81 | $266.80 | $266.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $244.75 | 12.711% | $275.8602 | $275.86 | $275.85 | $275.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $193.31 | 8.763% | $210.2498 | $210.25 | $210.25 | $210.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $171.91 | 3.325% | $177.626 | $177.63 | $177.65 | $177.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,507.66 | $1,640.0374 | $1,640.03 | $1,640.00 | $1,640.00 | |