| 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 | $215.94 | 5.374% | $227.5446 | $227.54 | $227.55 | $227.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.91 | 5.524% | $170.8539 | $170.85 | $170.85 | $170.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $98.64 | 4.142% | $102.7257 | $102.73 | $102.75 | $102.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $99.51 | 7.760% | $107.232 | $107.23 | $107.25 | $107.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $47.85 | 4.434% | $49.9717 | $49.97 | $49.95 | $50.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.66 | 3.801% | $15.2172 | $15.22 | $15.20 | $15.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $149.89 | 13.324% | $169.8613 | $169.86 | $169.85 | $169.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $788.40 | $843.4064 | $843.40 | $843.40 | $843.40 | |