| 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 | $216.38 | 5.157% | $227.5387 | $227.54 | $227.55 | $227.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.73 | 5.492% | $83.0539 | $83.05 | $83.05 | $83.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $85.81 | 6.289% | $91.2066 | $91.21 | $91.20 | $91.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $82.83 | 6.243% | $88.0011 | $88.00 | $88.00 | $88.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.42 | 13.226% | $279.0115 | $279.01 | $279.00 | $279.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $243.62 | 3.700% | $252.6339 | $252.63 | $252.65 | $252.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $147.81 | 13.416% | $167.6402 | $167.64 | $167.65 | $167.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,101.60 | $1,189.0859 | $1,189.08 | $1,189.10 | $1,189.00 | |