| 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 | $218.99 | 5.315% | $230.6293 | $230.63 | $230.65 | $230.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $12.65 | 4.212% | $13.1828 | $13.18 | $13.20 | $13.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $39.67 | 5.615% | $41.8975 | $41.90 | $41.90 | $41.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.67 | 8.562% | $41.9809 | $41.98 | $42.00 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $215.80 | 9.645% | $236.6139 | $236.61 | $236.60 | $236.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.27 | 8.303% | $8.9567 | $8.96 | $8.95 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $199.87 | 12.444% | $224.7418 | $224.74 | $224.75 | $224.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $733.92 | $798.0029 | $798.00 | $798.05 | $798.00 | |