| 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 | $220.45 | 3.579% | $228.3399 | $228.34 | $228.35 | $228.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $163.32 | 9.418% | $178.7015 | $178.70 | $178.70 | $178.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $40.75 | 13.329% | $46.1816 | $46.18 | $46.20 | $46.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $13.53 | 11.108% | $15.0329 | $15.03 | $15.05 | $15.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $78.25 | 9.648% | $85.7996 | $85.80 | $85.80 | $85.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $17.94 | 10.540% | $19.8309 | $19.83 | $19.85 | $19.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $37.97 | 5.625% | $40.1058 | $40.11 | $40.10 | $40.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $572.21 | $613.9922 | $613.99 | $614.05 | $613.90 | |