| 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 | $215.27 | 6.129% | $228.4639 | $228.46 | $228.45 | $228.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $28.35 | 8.489% | $30.7566 | $30.76 | $30.75 | $30.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $44.98 | 12.220% | $50.4766 | $50.48 | $50.50 | $50.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $103.38 | 12.805% | $116.6178 | $116.62 | $116.60 | $116.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $172.57 | 11.550% | $192.5018 | $192.50 | $192.50 | $192.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $42.66 | 5.642% | $45.0669 | $45.07 | $45.05 | $45.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $142.89 | 4.500% | $149.3201 | $149.32 | $149.30 | $149.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $750.10 | $813.2037 | $813.21 | $813.15 | $813.30 | |