| 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 | $216.28 | 5.588% | $228.3657 | $228.37 | $228.35 | $228.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $31.73 | 5.814% | $33.5748 | $33.57 | $33.55 | $33.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $38.32 | 6.562% | $40.8346 | $40.83 | $40.85 | $40.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $46.76 | 4.258% | $48.751 | $48.75 | $48.75 | $48.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $244.55 | 12.602% | $275.3682 | $275.37 | $275.35 | $275.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $17.38 | 13.579% | $19.74 | $19.74 | $19.75 | $19.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $126.44 | 8.187% | $136.7916 | $136.79 | $136.80 | $136.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $721.46 | $783.4259 | $783.42 | $783.40 | $783.50 | |