| 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 | $217.25 | 5.400% | $228.9815 | $228.98 | $229.00 | $229.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.97 | 5.658% | $36.9486 | $36.95 | $36.95 | $36.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $243.45 | 13.201% | $275.5878 | $275.59 | $275.60 | $275.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $80.26 | 3.602% | $83.151 | $83.15 | $83.15 | $83.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $130.52 | 10.291% | $143.9518 | $143.95 | $143.95 | $144.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $100.82 | 3.845% | $104.6965 | $104.70 | $104.70 | $104.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $115.40 | 8.390% | $125.0821 | $125.08 | $125.10 | $125.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $922.67 | $998.3993 | $998.40 | $998.45 | $998.50 | |