| 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 | $217.82 | 4.345% | $227.2843 | $227.28 | $227.30 | $227.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $54.41 | 10.738% | $60.2525 | $60.25 | $60.25 | $60.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $10.42 | 13.473% | $11.8239 | $11.82 | $11.80 | $11.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $70.63 | 8.288% | $76.4838 | $76.48 | $76.50 | $76.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $62.70 | 13.788% | $71.3451 | $71.35 | $71.35 | $71.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $120.53 | 12.737% | $135.8819 | $135.88 | $135.90 | $135.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.38 | 12.574% | $258.2222 | $258.22 | $258.20 | $258.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $765.89 | $841.2937 | $841.28 | $841.30 | $841.30 | |