| 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 | 5.625% | $227.3684 | $227.37 | $227.35 | $227.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.71 | 10.664% | $30.665 | $30.67 | $30.65 | $30.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $79.49 | 10.517% | $87.85 | $87.85 | $87.85 | $87.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $88.77 | 4.794% | $93.0256 | $93.03 | $93.05 | $93.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $243.68 | 13.821% | $277.359 | $277.36 | $277.35 | $277.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $168.38 | 8.695% | $183.0206 | $183.02 | $183.00 | $183.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.94 | 6.125% | $232.3501 | $232.35 | $232.35 | $232.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,042.23 | $1,131.6387 | $1,131.65 | $1,131.60 | $1,131.80 | |