| 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 | $214.87 | 7.245% | $230.4373 | $230.44 | $230.45 | $230.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.99 | 4.482% | $74.1718 | $74.17 | $74.15 | $74.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $20.34 | 3.816% | $21.1162 | $21.12 | $21.10 | $21.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $166.92 | 13.734% | $189.8448 | $189.84 | $189.85 | $189.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $50.32 | 11.208% | $55.9599 | $55.96 | $55.95 | $56.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.74 | 6.161% | $15.6481 | $15.65 | $15.65 | $15.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $40.27 | 13.367% | $45.6529 | $45.65 | $45.65 | $45.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $578.45 | $632.8310 | $632.83 | $632.80 | $632.80 | |