| 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 | $213.69 | 6.475% | $227.5264 | $227.53 | $227.55 | $227.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $53.46 | 12.278% | $60.0238 | $60.02 | $60.00 | $60.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $50.29 | 13.376% | $57.0168 | $57.02 | $57.00 | $57.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $227.43 | 8.235% | $246.1589 | $246.16 | $246.15 | $246.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.35 | 8.536% | $270.6345 | $270.63 | $270.65 | $270.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $90.66 | 5.806% | $95.9237 | $95.92 | $95.90 | $95.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $115.97 | 8.278% | $125.57 | $125.57 | $125.55 | $125.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.85 | $1,082.8541 | $1,082.85 | $1,082.80 | $1,082.80 | |