| 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 | $218.90 | 4.675% | $229.1336 | $229.13 | $229.15 | $229.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.51 | 6.498% | $18.6478 | $18.65 | $18.65 | $18.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $85.87 | 5.350% | $90.464 | $90.46 | $90.45 | $90.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $141.84 | 13.861% | $161.5004 | $161.50 | $161.50 | $161.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $85.33 | 8.780% | $92.822 | $92.82 | $92.80 | $92.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $32.31 | 6.423% | $34.3853 | $34.39 | $34.40 | $34.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.41 | 11.230% | $6.0175 | $6.02 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $587.17 | $632.9706 | $632.97 | $632.95 | $632.90 | |