| 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 | $214.29 | 6.719% | $228.6881 | $228.69 | $228.70 | $228.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.69 | 5.180% | $147.9777 | $147.98 | $148.00 | $148.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $37.50 | 6.616% | $39.981 | $39.98 | $40.00 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.58 | 8.181% | $39.5726 | $39.57 | $39.55 | $39.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $217.94 | 4.327% | $227.3703 | $227.37 | $227.35 | $227.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $55.52 | 8.798% | $60.4046 | $60.40 | $60.40 | $60.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $114.73 | 3.165% | $118.3612 | $118.36 | $118.35 | $118.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $817.25 | $862.3555 | $862.35 | $862.35 | $862.50 | |