| 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 | $215.52 | 5.501% | $227.3758 | $227.38 | $227.40 | $227.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.80 | 10.108% | $54.8338 | $54.83 | $54.85 | $54.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $22.46 | 7.167% | $24.0697 | $24.07 | $24.05 | $24.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $55.86 | 11.508% | $62.2884 | $62.29 | $62.30 | $62.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $204.39 | 13.243% | $231.4574 | $231.46 | $231.45 | $231.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $135.61 | 5.581% | $143.1784 | $143.18 | $143.20 | $143.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $79.44 | 6.629% | $84.7061 | $84.71 | $84.70 | $84.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $763.08 | $827.9096 | $827.92 | $827.95 | $828.00 | |