| 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 | $212.52 | 7.183% | $227.7853 | $227.79 | $227.80 | $227.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.51 | 11.578% | $77.5579 | $77.56 | $77.55 | $77.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $159.60 | 11.724% | $178.3115 | $178.31 | $178.30 | $178.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.55 | 9.516% | $17.0297 | $17.03 | $17.05 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $99.94 | 8.148% | $108.0831 | $108.08 | $108.10 | $108.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $133.73 | 9.469% | $146.3929 | $146.39 | $146.40 | $146.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $194.63 | 5.109% | $204.5736 | $204.57 | $204.55 | $204.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $885.48 | $959.7340 | $959.73 | $959.75 | $959.80 | |