| 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 | $218.32 | 5.605% | $230.5568 | $230.56 | $230.55 | $230.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.35 | 9.782% | $79.4273 | $79.43 | $79.45 | $79.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $141.97 | 13.334% | $160.9003 | $160.90 | $160.90 | $160.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.84 | 6.648% | $6.2282 | $6.23 | $6.25 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $54.53 | 3.560% | $56.4713 | $56.47 | $56.45 | $56.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $157.89 | 3.145% | $162.8556 | $162.86 | $162.85 | $162.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $13.65 | 8.451% | $14.8036 | $14.80 | $14.80 | $14.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $664.55 | $711.2431 | $711.25 | $711.25 | $711.30 | |