| 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 | $216.92 | 5.240% | $228.2866 | $228.29 | $228.30 | $228.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $20.95 | 3.829% | $21.7522 | $21.75 | $21.75 | $21.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $25.99 | 6.686% | $27.7277 | $27.73 | $27.75 | $27.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $10.96 | 10.229% | $12.0811 | $12.08 | $12.10 | $12.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $98.83 | 8.489% | $107.2197 | $107.22 | $107.20 | $107.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $87.30 | 11.161% | $97.0436 | $97.04 | $97.05 | $97.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $80.58 | 5.428% | $84.9539 | $84.95 | $84.95 | $85.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $541.53 | $579.0648 | $579.06 | $579.10 | $579.10 | |