| 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 | $218.96 | 3.843% | $227.3746 | $227.37 | $227.35 | $227.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $67.36 | 12.602% | $75.8487 | $75.85 | $75.85 | $75.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $69.51 | 11.396% | $77.4314 | $77.43 | $77.45 | $77.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $78.43 | 7.298% | $84.1538 | $84.15 | $84.15 | $84.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $233.52 | 13.131% | $264.1835 | $264.18 | $264.20 | $264.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $113.92 | 7.575% | $122.5494 | $122.55 | $122.55 | $122.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $193.74 | 7.284% | $207.852 | $207.85 | $207.85 | $207.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $975.44 | $1,059.3934 | $1,059.38 | $1,059.40 | $1,059.40 | |