| 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 | $215.49 | 5.533% | $227.4131 | $227.41 | $227.40 | $227.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $126.89 | 12.588% | $142.8629 | $142.86 | $142.85 | $142.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $210.81 | 6.675% | $224.8816 | $224.88 | $224.90 | $224.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $126.75 | 13.542% | $143.9145 | $143.91 | $143.90 | $143.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.34 | 5.126% | $5.6137 | $5.61 | $5.60 | $5.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.53 | 7.637% | $19.9451 | $19.95 | $19.95 | $19.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $88.81 | 12.542% | $99.9486 | $99.95 | $99.95 | $99.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $792.62 | $864.5795 | $864.57 | $864.55 | $864.50 | |