| 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 | $216.57 | 6.369% | $230.3633 | $230.36 | $230.35 | $230.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $118.63 | 13.641% | $134.8123 | $134.81 | $134.80 | $134.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $93.91 | 4.790% | $98.4083 | $98.41 | $98.40 | $98.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $218.74 | 4.492% | $228.5658 | $228.57 | $228.55 | $228.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $128.97 | 8.266% | $139.6307 | $139.63 | $139.65 | $139.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.74 | 13.529% | $6.5166 | $6.52 | $6.50 | $6.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $70.39 | 13.833% | $80.127 | $80.13 | $80.15 | $80.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $852.95 | $918.4240 | $918.43 | $918.40 | $918.40 | |