| 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 | $220.56 | 5.813% | $233.3812 | $233.38 | $233.40 | $233.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.60 | 6.755% | $17.7213 | $17.72 | $17.70 | $17.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $45.82 | 12.420% | $51.5108 | $51.51 | $51.50 | $51.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $66.41 | 6.713% | $70.8681 | $70.87 | $70.85 | $70.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $159.91 | 5.812% | $169.204 | $169.20 | $169.20 | $169.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $40.52 | 9.387% | $44.3236 | $44.32 | $44.30 | $44.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $141.91 | 4.351% | $148.0845 | $148.08 | $148.10 | $148.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $691.73 | $735.0935 | $735.08 | $735.05 | $735.10 | |