| 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 | $215.92 | 5.388% | $227.5538 | $227.55 | $227.55 | $227.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $182.68 | 6.800% | $195.1022 | $195.10 | $195.10 | $195.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $221.86 | 5.548% | $234.1688 | $234.17 | $234.15 | $234.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $234.93 | 12.553% | $264.4208 | $264.42 | $264.40 | $264.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $78.27 | 6.435% | $83.3067 | $83.31 | $83.30 | $83.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $41.85 | 12.319% | $47.0055 | $47.01 | $47.00 | $47.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $27.39 | 7.359% | $29.4056 | $29.41 | $29.40 | $29.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,002.90 | $1,080.9634 | $1,080.97 | $1,080.90 | $1,081.00 | |