| 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 | $215.41 | 5.577% | $227.4234 | $227.42 | $227.40 | $227.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.40 | 10.842% | $155.6222 | $155.62 | $155.60 | $155.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $110.43 | 4.235% | $115.1067 | $115.11 | $115.10 | $115.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $21.54 | 7.677% | $23.1936 | $23.19 | $23.20 | $23.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $200.79 | 8.513% | $217.8833 | $217.88 | $217.90 | $217.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $248.35 | 12.866% | $280.3027 | $280.30 | $280.30 | $280.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $162.59 | 3.163% | $167.7327 | $167.73 | $167.75 | $167.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,099.51 | $1,187.2646 | $1,187.25 | $1,187.25 | $1,187.20 | |