| 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 | $215.79 | 5.325% | $227.2808 | $227.28 | $227.30 | $227.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $135.91 | 5.543% | $143.4435 | $143.44 | $143.45 | $143.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $217.88 | 6.795% | $232.6849 | $232.68 | $232.70 | $232.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.95 | 4.392% | $260.9278 | $260.93 | $260.95 | $260.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $39.89 | 11.406% | $44.4399 | $44.44 | $44.45 | $44.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $75.67 | 5.274% | $79.6608 | $79.66 | $79.65 | $79.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $92.75 | 7.870% | $100.0494 | $100.05 | $100.05 | $100.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,027.84 | $1,088.4871 | $1,088.48 | $1,088.55 | $1,088.40 | |