| 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 | $217.77 | 5.495% | $229.7365 | $229.74 | $229.75 | $229.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $147.56 | 6.415% | $157.026 | $157.03 | $157.05 | $157.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $72.30 | 6.518% | $77.0125 | $77.01 | $77.00 | $77.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $11.65 | 6.289% | $12.3827 | $12.38 | $12.40 | $12.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $82.63 | 11.534% | $92.1605 | $92.16 | $92.15 | $92.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $134.77 | 3.126% | $138.9829 | $138.98 | $139.00 | $139.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $143.85 | 7.105% | $154.0705 | $154.07 | $154.05 | $154.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $810.53 | $861.3716 | $861.37 | $861.40 | $861.40 | |