| 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 | $216.25 | 5.305% | $227.7221 | $227.72 | $227.70 | $227.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.40 | 8.686% | $54.7777 | $54.78 | $54.80 | $54.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $158.63 | 11.825% | $177.388 | $177.39 | $177.40 | $177.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $160.91 | 12.297% | $180.6971 | $180.70 | $180.70 | $180.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $51.28 | 11.473% | $57.1634 | $57.16 | $57.15 | $57.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $142.82 | 4.562% | $149.3354 | $149.34 | $149.35 | $149.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $211.45 | 11.257% | $235.2529 | $235.25 | $235.25 | $235.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $991.74 | $1,082.3366 | $1,082.34 | $1,082.35 | $1,082.40 | |