| 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 | $217.62 | 5.648% | $229.9112 | $229.91 | $229.90 | $229.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $55.44 | 8.301% | $60.0421 | $60.04 | $60.05 | $60.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.65 | 6.584% | $244.7702 | $244.77 | $244.75 | $244.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $131.86 | 9.183% | $143.9687 | $143.97 | $143.95 | $144.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $43.46 | 9.699% | $47.6752 | $47.68 | $47.70 | $47.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.85 | 3.536% | $19.5165 | $19.52 | $19.50 | $19.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $106.55 | 7.507% | $114.5487 | $114.55 | $114.55 | $114.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $803.43 | $860.4326 | $860.44 | $860.40 | $860.40 | |