| 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 | $217.89 | 5.171% | $229.1571 | $229.16 | $229.15 | $229.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.78 | 3.328% | $5.9724 | $5.97 | $5.95 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $115.86 | 13.677% | $131.7062 | $131.71 | $131.70 | $131.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.41 | 5.817% | $41.7025 | $41.70 | $41.70 | $41.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $26.99 | 13.115% | $30.5297 | $30.53 | $30.55 | $30.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $87.93 | 5.280% | $92.5727 | $92.57 | $92.55 | $92.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $34.38 | 8.130% | $37.1751 | $37.18 | $37.20 | $37.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $528.24 | $568.8157 | $568.82 | $568.80 | $568.90 | |