| 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 | $218.77 | 5.375% | $230.5289 | $230.53 | $230.55 | $230.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.93 | 4.723% | $49.1465 | $49.15 | $49.15 | $49.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $157.77 | 10.220% | $173.8941 | $173.89 | $173.90 | $173.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.61 | 11.424% | $10.7078 | $10.71 | $10.70 | $10.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $95.92 | 6.675% | $102.3227 | $102.32 | $102.30 | $102.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $125.42 | 10.719% | $138.8638 | $138.86 | $138.85 | $138.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.85 | 3.513% | $252.4165 | $252.42 | $252.40 | $252.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $898.27 | $957.8803 | $957.88 | $957.85 | $957.80 | |