| 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 | $215.95 | 5.775% | $228.4211 | $228.42 | $228.40 | $228.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $32.29 | 6.131% | $34.2697 | $34.27 | $34.25 | $34.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $187.51 | 10.651% | $207.4817 | $207.48 | $207.50 | $207.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $109.87 | 3.632% | $113.8605 | $113.86 | $113.85 | $113.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $182.68 | 6.356% | $194.2911 | $194.29 | $194.30 | $194.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $32.91 | 6.141% | $34.931 | $34.93 | $34.95 | $34.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $45.40 | 7.241% | $48.6874 | $48.69 | $48.70 | $48.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $806.61 | $861.9425 | $861.94 | $861.95 | $862.00 | |