| 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 | $219.51 | 5.484% | $231.5479 | $231.55 | $231.55 | $231.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $86.27 | 5.789% | $91.2642 | $91.26 | $91.25 | $91.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.96 | 5.359% | $215.9438 | $215.94 | $215.95 | $215.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $59.82 | 3.841% | $62.1177 | $62.12 | $62.10 | $62.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.92 | 9.336% | $30.5266 | $30.53 | $30.55 | $30.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $76.34 | 10.204% | $84.1297 | $84.13 | $84.15 | $84.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $156.69 | 4.277% | $163.3916 | $163.39 | $163.40 | $163.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $831.51 | $878.9215 | $878.92 | $878.95 | $878.80 | |