| 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 | $217.75 | 5.749% | $230.2684 | $230.27 | $230.25 | $230.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.85 | 5.139% | $83.9535 | $83.95 | $83.95 | $84.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $194.85 | 11.792% | $217.8267 | $217.83 | $217.85 | $217.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.27 | 8.570% | $39.3783 | $39.38 | $39.40 | $39.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $226.77 | 11.532% | $252.9211 | $252.92 | $252.90 | $252.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.96 | 6.110% | $171.8558 | $171.86 | $171.85 | $171.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $116.43 | 8.525% | $126.3557 | $126.36 | $126.35 | $126.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,033.88 | $1,122.5595 | $1,122.57 | $1,122.55 | $1,122.70 | |