| 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 | $217.98 | 4.538% | $227.8719 | $227.87 | $227.85 | $227.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $43.73 | 12.428% | $49.1648 | $49.16 | $49.15 | $49.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $72.78 | 3.678% | $75.4568 | $75.46 | $75.45 | $75.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $51.26 | 8.361% | $55.5458 | $55.55 | $55.55 | $55.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $194.45 | 12.175% | $218.1243 | $218.12 | $218.10 | $218.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $144.63 | 7.805% | $155.9184 | $155.92 | $155.90 | $155.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $151.51 | 10.617% | $167.5958 | $167.60 | $167.60 | $167.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $876.34 | $949.6778 | $949.68 | $949.60 | $949.70 | |