| 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 | $215.96 | 5.353% | $227.5203 | $227.52 | $227.50 | $227.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $125.91 | 7.472% | $135.318 | $135.32 | $135.30 | $135.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $106.40 | 11.278% | $118.3998 | $118.40 | $118.40 | $118.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $221.26 | 11.226% | $246.0986 | $246.10 | $246.10 | $246.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $23.45 | 6.413% | $24.9538 | $24.95 | $24.95 | $25.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $38.28 | 6.688% | $40.8402 | $40.84 | $40.85 | $40.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $50.58 | 3.321% | $52.2598 | $52.26 | $52.25 | $52.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $781.84 | $845.3905 | $845.39 | $845.35 | $845.40 | |