| 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 | $217.99 | 5.599% | $230.1953 | $230.20 | $230.20 | $230.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.75 | 5.804% | $51.5795 | $51.58 | $51.60 | $51.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $212.82 | 10.796% | $235.796 | $235.80 | $235.80 | $235.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $13.86 | 10.302% | $15.2879 | $15.29 | $15.30 | $15.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $196.62 | 4.615% | $205.694 | $205.69 | $205.70 | $205.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $107.49 | 5.282% | $113.1676 | $113.17 | $113.15 | $113.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $56.39 | 10.831% | $62.4976 | $62.50 | $62.50 | $62.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $853.92 | $914.2179 | $914.23 | $914.25 | $914.30 | |