| 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 | $215.49 | 5.445% | $227.2234 | $227.22 | $227.20 | $227.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $249.93 | 13.628% | $283.9905 | $283.99 | $284.00 | $284.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $244.28 | 13.224% | $276.5836 | $276.58 | $276.60 | $276.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $218.78 | 10.118% | $240.9162 | $240.92 | $240.90 | $240.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $100.55 | 7.802% | $108.3949 | $108.39 | $108.40 | $108.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $202.45 | 10.567% | $223.8429 | $223.84 | $223.85 | $223.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $195.50 | 12.319% | $219.5836 | $219.58 | $219.60 | $219.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,426.98 | $1,580.5351 | $1,580.52 | $1,580.55 | $1,580.50 | |