| 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 | $215.88 | 5.380% | $227.4943 | $227.49 | $227.50 | $227.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.38 | 12.578% | $84.8613 | $84.86 | $84.85 | $84.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.26 | 4.238% | $37.7967 | $37.80 | $37.80 | $37.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $191.62 | 12.789% | $216.1263 | $216.13 | $216.15 | $216.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $32.40 | 13.830% | $36.8809 | $36.88 | $36.90 | $36.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $129.25 | 3.796% | $134.1563 | $134.16 | $134.15 | $134.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $149.62 | 10.645% | $165.547 | $165.55 | $165.55 | $165.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $830.41 | $902.8628 | $902.87 | $902.90 | $902.90 | |