| 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 | $215.75 | 5.665% | $227.9722 | $227.97 | $227.95 | $228.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $176.30 | 7.385% | $189.3198 | $189.32 | $189.30 | $189.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $61.97 | 9.748% | $68.0108 | $68.01 | $68.00 | $68.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $165.40 | 11.458% | $184.3515 | $184.35 | $184.35 | $184.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $196.77 | 4.492% | $205.6089 | $205.61 | $205.60 | $205.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $120.44 | 3.697% | $124.8927 | $124.89 | $124.90 | $124.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $106.26 | 10.764% | $117.6978 | $117.70 | $117.70 | $117.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,042.89 | $1,117.8537 | $1,117.85 | $1,117.80 | $1,117.90 | |