| 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 | $215.57 | 5.413% | $227.2388 | $227.24 | $227.25 | $227.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $59.74 | 6.375% | $63.5484 | $63.55 | $63.55 | $63.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $146.73 | 11.792% | $164.0324 | $164.03 | $164.05 | $164.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $98.77 | 10.529% | $109.1695 | $109.17 | $109.15 | $109.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $138.59 | 8.123% | $149.8477 | $149.85 | $149.85 | $149.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $59.34 | 6.378% | $63.1247 | $63.12 | $63.10 | $63.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $47.49 | 6.835% | $50.7359 | $50.74 | $50.75 | $50.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $766.23 | $827.6974 | $827.70 | $827.70 | $827.50 | |