| 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 | $215.52 | 5.785% | $227.9878 | $227.99 | $228.00 | $228.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.94 | 10.565% | $80.6461 | $80.65 | $80.65 | $80.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $64.52 | 6.279% | $68.5712 | $68.57 | $68.55 | $68.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $124.90 | 8.172% | $135.1068 | $135.11 | $135.10 | $135.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $196.74 | 12.716% | $221.7575 | $221.76 | $221.75 | $221.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $112.78 | 7.437% | $121.1674 | $121.17 | $121.15 | $121.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $84.44 | 9.433% | $92.4052 | $92.41 | $92.40 | $92.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $871.84 | $947.6420 | $947.66 | $947.60 | $947.70 | |