| 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 | $215.77 | 5.863% | $228.4206 | $228.42 | $228.40 | $228.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $94.62 | 13.495% | $107.389 | $107.39 | $107.40 | $107.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.47 | 9.472% | $270.9104 | $270.91 | $270.90 | $270.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $204.29 | 4.600% | $213.6873 | $213.69 | $213.70 | $213.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.50 | 3.599% | $15.0219 | $15.02 | $15.00 | $15.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.93 | 7.614% | $183.9446 | $183.94 | $183.95 | $183.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $58.99 | 12.470% | $66.3461 | $66.35 | $66.35 | $66.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,006.57 | $1,085.7199 | $1,085.72 | $1,085.70 | $1,085.60 | |