| 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 | $215.26 | 5.830% | $227.8097 | $227.81 | $227.80 | $227.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $82.68 | 4.674% | $86.5445 | $86.54 | $86.55 | $86.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $94.64 | 6.685% | $100.9667 | $100.97 | $100.95 | $101.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $165.86 | 4.121% | $172.6951 | $172.70 | $172.70 | $172.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.30 | 9.692% | $10.2014 | $10.20 | $10.20 | $10.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $141.60 | 5.430% | $149.2889 | $149.29 | $149.30 | $149.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $77.97 | 7.128% | $83.5277 | $83.53 | $83.55 | $83.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $787.31 | $831.0340 | $831.04 | $831.05 | $831.00 | |