| 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 | $215.80 | 5.569% | $227.8179 | $227.82 | $227.80 | $227.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.64 | 8.325% | $174.0133 | $174.01 | $174.00 | $174.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $121.69 | 8.143% | $131.5992 | $131.60 | $131.60 | $131.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.67 | 7.371% | $20.0462 | $20.05 | $20.05 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $22.88 | 8.573% | $24.8415 | $24.84 | $24.85 | $24.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $44.58 | 10.547% | $49.2819 | $49.28 | $49.30 | $49.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $58.80 | 4.695% | $61.5607 | $61.56 | $61.55 | $61.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $643.06 | $689.1607 | $689.16 | $689.15 | $689.10 | |