| 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 | $214.87 | 5.446% | $226.5718 | $226.57 | $226.55 | $226.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $89.37 | 13.107% | $101.0837 | $101.08 | $101.10 | $101.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $218.89 | 8.744% | $238.0297 | $238.03 | $238.05 | $238.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $72.77 | 7.861% | $78.4904 | $78.49 | $78.50 | $78.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $136.84 | 11.392% | $152.4288 | $152.43 | $152.45 | $152.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $104.27 | 3.527% | $107.9476 | $107.95 | $107.95 | $107.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $74.44 | 3.733% | $77.2188 | $77.22 | $77.20 | $77.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $911.45 | $981.7708 | $981.77 | $981.80 | $981.70 | |