| 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 | $217.40 | 5.256% | $228.8265 | $228.83 | $228.85 | $228.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $66.72 | 5.791% | $70.5838 | $70.58 | $70.60 | $70.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $243.61 | 3.653% | $252.5091 | $252.51 | $252.50 | $252.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $83.25 | 4.750% | $87.2044 | $87.20 | $87.20 | $87.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $47.78 | 12.203% | $53.6106 | $53.61 | $53.60 | $53.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $114.45 | 9.735% | $125.5917 | $125.59 | $125.60 | $125.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $104.25 | 12.210% | $116.9789 | $116.98 | $117.00 | $117.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $877.46 | $935.3050 | $935.30 | $935.35 | $935.30 | |