| 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 | $205.90 | 10.318% | $227.1448 | $227.14 | $227.15 | $227.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $12.36 | 10.449% | $13.6515 | $13.65 | $13.65 | $13.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $136.73 | 3.640% | $141.707 | $141.71 | $141.70 | $141.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.67 | 7.859% | $38.4733 | $38.47 | $38.45 | $38.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.75 | 9.486% | $31.4772 | $31.48 | $31.50 | $31.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $141.87 | 8.405% | $153.7942 | $153.79 | $153.80 | $153.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $18.26 | 4.615% | $19.1027 | $19.10 | $19.10 | $19.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $579.54 | $625.3507 | $625.34 | $625.35 | $625.40 | |