| 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 | 5.857% | $228.3865 | $228.39 | $228.40 | $228.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $148.45 | 9.835% | $163.0501 | $163.05 | $163.05 | $163.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $77.26 | 5.183% | $81.2644 | $81.26 | $81.25 | $81.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $55.62 | 10.636% | $61.5357 | $61.54 | $61.55 | $61.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $109.56 | 10.457% | $121.0167 | $121.02 | $121.00 | $121.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $44.98 | 5.619% | $47.5074 | $47.51 | $47.50 | $47.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $211.89 | 7.200% | $227.1461 | $227.15 | $227.15 | $227.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $863.51 | $929.9069 | $929.92 | $929.90 | $929.90 | |