| 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 | $214.96 | 5.772% | $227.3675 | $227.37 | $227.35 | $227.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $44.86 | 8.200% | $48.5385 | $48.54 | $48.55 | $48.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $133.42 | 6.697% | $142.3551 | $142.36 | $142.35 | $142.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $144.99 | 13.812% | $165.016 | $165.02 | $165.00 | $165.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $86.51 | 6.354% | $92.0068 | $92.01 | $92.00 | $92.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.31 | 13.487% | $18.5097 | $18.51 | $18.50 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $66.39 | 11.430% | $73.9784 | $73.98 | $74.00 | $74.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $707.44 | $767.7720 | $767.79 | $767.75 | $767.80 | |