| 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 | $218.87 | 4.680% | $229.1131 | $229.11 | $229.10 | $229.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.79 | 7.355% | $40.5695 | $40.57 | $40.55 | $40.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.71 | 9.111% | $155.7123 | $155.71 | $155.70 | $155.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $105.75 | 13.810% | $120.3541 | $120.35 | $120.35 | $120.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $52.38 | 11.459% | $58.3822 | $58.38 | $58.40 | $58.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $83.53 | 8.585% | $90.7011 | $90.70 | $90.70 | $90.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $145.94 | 11.727% | $163.0544 | $163.05 | $163.05 | $163.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $786.97 | $857.8867 | $857.87 | $857.85 | $858.00 | |