| 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 | $209.74 | 6.832% | $224.0694 | $224.07 | $224.05 | $224.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.77 | 11.746% | $6.4477 | $6.45 | $6.45 | $6.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.51 | 7.863% | $153.7156 | $153.72 | $153.70 | $153.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.96 | 9.750% | $39.4661 | $39.47 | $39.45 | $39.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $160.37 | 11.641% | $179.0387 | $179.04 | $179.05 | $179.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $219.52 | 4.312% | $228.9857 | $228.99 | $229.00 | $229.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $174.25 | 12.298% | $195.6793 | $195.68 | $195.70 | $195.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $948.12 | $1,027.4025 | $1,027.42 | $1,027.40 | $1,027.40 | |