| 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 | $218.78 | 5.470% | $230.7473 | $230.75 | $230.75 | $230.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.91 | 5.178% | $150.3099 | $150.31 | $150.30 | $150.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $9.36 | 5.437% | $9.8689 | $9.87 | $9.85 | $9.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $169.84 | 5.399% | $179.0097 | $179.01 | $179.00 | $179.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $216.73 | 9.548% | $237.4234 | $237.42 | $237.40 | $237.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $212.33 | 10.486% | $234.5949 | $234.59 | $234.60 | $234.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $14.83 | 7.270% | $15.9081 | $15.91 | $15.90 | $15.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $984.78 | $1,057.8622 | $1,057.86 | $1,057.80 | $1,057.80 | |