| 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 | $212.77 | 7.375% | $228.4618 | $228.46 | $228.45 | $228.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $119.39 | 13.428% | $135.4217 | $135.42 | $135.40 | $135.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.91 | 12.344% | $235.8213 | $235.82 | $235.80 | $235.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.29 | 4.533% | $15.9831 | $15.98 | $16.00 | $16.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $112.96 | 3.191% | $116.5646 | $116.56 | $116.55 | $116.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $27.51 | 4.163% | $28.6552 | $28.66 | $28.65 | $28.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $83.32 | 10.200% | $91.8186 | $91.82 | $91.80 | $91.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $781.15 | $852.7263 | $852.72 | $852.65 | $852.80 | |