| 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 | $218.36 | 6.475% | $232.4988 | $232.50 | $232.50 | $232.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.96 | 3.476% | $171.7288 | $171.73 | $171.75 | $171.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $23.44 | 7.796% | $25.2674 | $25.27 | $25.25 | $25.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $45.27 | 7.678% | $48.7458 | $48.75 | $48.75 | $48.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $52.50 | 9.110% | $57.2828 | $57.28 | $57.30 | $57.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $198.46 | 8.394% | $215.1187 | $215.12 | $215.10 | $215.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.91 | 4.248% | $234.4642 | $234.46 | $234.45 | $234.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $928.90 | $985.1065 | $985.11 | $985.10 | $985.10 | |