| 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 | $215.47 | 6.550% | $229.5833 | $229.58 | $229.60 | $229.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.37 | 13.469% | $78.7134 | $78.71 | $78.70 | $78.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $47.47 | 8.267% | $51.3943 | $51.39 | $51.40 | $51.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.66 | 12.532% | $16.4972 | $16.50 | $16.50 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.91 | 12.759% | $280.6684 | $280.67 | $280.65 | $280.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $165.66 | 3.715% | $171.8143 | $171.81 | $171.80 | $171.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.34 | 12.471% | $279.3105 | $279.31 | $279.30 | $279.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,009.88 | $1,107.9814 | $1,107.97 | $1,107.95 | $1,108.00 | |