| 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 | $218.31 | 5.378% | $230.0507 | $230.05 | $230.05 | $230.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $60.42 | 8.406% | $65.4989 | $65.50 | $65.50 | $65.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $15.55 | 12.380% | $17.4751 | $17.48 | $17.50 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $26.59 | 9.595% | $29.1413 | $29.14 | $29.15 | $29.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.84 | 7.416% | $37.4237 | $37.42 | $37.40 | $37.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $172.95 | 4.861% | $181.3571 | $181.36 | $181.35 | $181.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $202.75 | 11.732% | $226.5366 | $226.54 | $226.55 | $226.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $731.41 | $787.4834 | $787.49 | $787.50 | $787.50 | |