| 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 | $211.61 | 7.843% | $228.2066 | $228.21 | $228.20 | $228.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.71 | 7.485% | $26.5595 | $26.56 | $26.55 | $26.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $121.78 | 3.591% | $126.1531 | $126.15 | $126.15 | $126.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $79.37 | 5.760% | $83.9417 | $83.94 | $83.95 | $83.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $63.45 | 12.816% | $71.5818 | $71.58 | $71.60 | $71.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $39.35 | 10.527% | $43.4924 | $43.49 | $43.50 | $43.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $19.62 | 6.359% | $20.8676 | $20.87 | $20.85 | $20.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $559.89 | $600.8027 | $600.80 | $600.80 | $600.90 | |