| 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 | $216.72 | 5.118% | $227.8117 | $227.81 | $227.80 | $227.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $239.94 | 5.517% | $253.1775 | $253.18 | $253.20 | $253.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $57.62 | 9.105% | $62.8663 | $62.87 | $62.85 | $62.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $157.75 | 12.317% | $177.1801 | $177.18 | $177.20 | $177.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $131.75 | 5.105% | $138.4758 | $138.48 | $138.50 | $138.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $32.81 | 4.698% | $34.3514 | $34.35 | $34.35 | $34.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $149.57 | 8.513% | $162.3029 | $162.30 | $162.30 | $162.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $986.16 | $1,056.1657 | $1,056.17 | $1,056.20 | $1,056.30 | |