| 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 | $218.37 | 4.769% | $228.7841 | $228.78 | $228.80 | $228.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.57 | 4.729% | $73.9073 | $73.91 | $73.90 | $73.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $9.50 | 3.683% | $9.8499 | $9.85 | $9.85 | $9.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $144.38 | 9.162% | $157.6081 | $157.61 | $157.60 | $157.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $76.70 | 6.117% | $81.3917 | $81.39 | $81.40 | $81.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $32.63 | 8.778% | $35.4943 | $35.49 | $35.50 | $35.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $42.67 | 5.753% | $45.1248 | $45.12 | $45.10 | $45.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $594.82 | $632.1602 | $632.15 | $632.15 | $632.10 | |