| 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 | $217.34 | 4.523% | $227.1703 | $227.17 | $227.15 | $227.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.29 | 7.165% | $84.9711 | $84.97 | $84.95 | $85.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $146.96 | 3.692% | $152.3858 | $152.39 | $152.40 | $152.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.50 | 12.659% | $18.5887 | $18.59 | $18.60 | $18.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.45 | 3.740% | $257.742 | $257.74 | $257.75 | $257.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $29.86 | 6.478% | $31.7943 | $31.79 | $31.80 | $31.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $107.30 | 10.654% | $118.7317 | $118.73 | $118.75 | $118.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $845.70 | $891.3839 | $891.38 | $891.40 | $891.40 | |