| 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 | $218.50 | 5.188% | $229.8358 | $229.84 | $229.85 | $229.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.53 | 12.229% | $55.587 | $55.59 | $55.60 | $55.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $117.86 | 6.281% | $125.2628 | $125.26 | $125.25 | $125.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $189.98 | 3.132% | $195.9302 | $195.93 | $195.95 | $195.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.53 | 8.403% | $20.0871 | $20.09 | $20.10 | $20.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $191.85 | 9.394% | $209.8724 | $209.87 | $209.85 | $209.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $33.74 | 7.593% | $36.3019 | $36.30 | $36.30 | $36.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $819.99 | $872.8772 | $872.88 | $872.90 | $872.90 | |