| 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 | $217.90 | 4.381% | $227.4462 | $227.45 | $227.45 | $227.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.37 | 5.268% | $53.0235 | $53.02 | $53.00 | $53.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $120.82 | 7.747% | $130.1799 | $130.18 | $130.20 | $130.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $133.87 | 4.642% | $140.0842 | $140.08 | $140.10 | $140.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.91 | 8.515% | $271.1898 | $271.19 | $271.20 | $271.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $40.81 | 7.732% | $43.9654 | $43.97 | $43.95 | $44.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.40 | 10.589% | $86.7018 | $86.70 | $86.70 | $86.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $892.08 | $952.5908 | $952.59 | $952.60 | $952.60 | |