| 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 | $209.56 | 8.527% | $227.4292 | $227.43 | $227.45 | $227.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.36 | 6.198% | $49.2334 | $49.23 | $49.25 | $49.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $178.90 | 3.519% | $185.1955 | $185.20 | $185.20 | $185.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $90.34 | 4.610% | $94.5047 | $94.50 | $94.50 | $94.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.55 | 6.707% | $15.5259 | $15.53 | $15.55 | $15.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $45.69 | 5.611% | $48.2537 | $48.25 | $48.25 | $48.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $15.28 | 6.389% | $16.2562 | $16.26 | $16.25 | $16.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $600.68 | $636.3986 | $636.40 | $636.45 | $636.40 | |