| 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 | $218.54 | 5.716% | $231.0317 | $231.03 | $231.05 | $231.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.56 | 6.228% | $15.4668 | $15.47 | $15.45 | $15.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $93.40 | 3.177% | $96.3673 | $96.37 | $96.35 | $96.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $163.42 | 4.380% | $170.5778 | $170.58 | $170.60 | $170.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.44 | 8.619% | $22.2017 | $22.20 | $22.20 | $22.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $17.36 | 13.239% | $19.6583 | $19.66 | $19.65 | $19.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $156.76 | 3.745% | $162.6307 | $162.63 | $162.65 | $162.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $684.48 | $717.9343 | $717.94 | $717.95 | $718.00 | |