| 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 | $217.73 | 6.304% | $231.4557 | $231.46 | $231.45 | $231.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.61 | 8.564% | $26.7176 | $26.72 | $26.70 | $26.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $17.64 | 8.636% | $19.1634 | $19.16 | $19.15 | $19.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $25.86 | 10.191% | $28.4954 | $28.50 | $28.50 | $28.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.87 | 6.582% | $243.9342 | $243.93 | $243.95 | $243.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $126.26 | 5.222% | $132.8533 | $132.85 | $132.85 | $132.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $124.98 | 5.623% | $132.0076 | $132.01 | $132.00 | $132.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $765.95 | $814.6272 | $814.63 | $814.60 | $814.70 | |