| 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 | $217.33 | 5.354% | $228.9658 | $228.97 | $228.95 | $229.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.63 | 6.277% | $177.0894 | $177.09 | $177.10 | $177.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.29 | 4.741% | $256.9192 | $256.92 | $256.90 | $256.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $133.96 | 6.133% | $142.1758 | $142.18 | $142.20 | $142.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $185.25 | 7.827% | $199.7495 | $199.75 | $199.75 | $199.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $31.73 | 10.764% | $35.1454 | $35.15 | $35.15 | $35.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $6.57 | 5.474% | $6.9296 | $6.93 | $6.95 | $6.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $986.76 | $1,046.9747 | $1,046.99 | $1,047.00 | $1,046.90 | |