| 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 | $214.84 | 5.671% | $227.0236 | $227.02 | $227.00 | $227.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $82.91 | 4.317% | $86.4892 | $86.49 | $86.50 | $86.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $221.59 | 7.302% | $237.7705 | $237.77 | $237.75 | $237.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $219.44 | 11.782% | $245.2944 | $245.29 | $245.30 | $245.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.50 | 6.203% | $182.1381 | $182.14 | $182.15 | $182.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $78.57 | 9.137% | $85.7489 | $85.75 | $85.75 | $85.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $87.70 | 12.845% | $98.9651 | $98.97 | $98.95 | $99.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,076.55 | $1,163.4298 | $1,163.43 | $1,163.40 | $1,163.40 | |