| 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 | $213.87 | 6.595% | $227.9747 | $227.97 | $227.95 | $228.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.85 | 10.636% | $79.492 | $79.49 | $79.50 | $79.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $12.32 | 13.312% | $13.96 | $13.96 | $13.95 | $14.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.96 | 5.160% | $45.1767 | $45.18 | $45.20 | $45.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $13.92 | 6.198% | $14.7828 | $14.78 | $14.80 | $14.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $153.83 | 7.478% | $165.3334 | $165.33 | $165.35 | $165.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $196.72 | 5.612% | $207.7599 | $207.76 | $207.75 | $207.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $705.47 | $754.4795 | $754.47 | $754.50 | $754.60 | |