| 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 | $218.76 | 5.738% | $231.3124 | $231.31 | $231.30 | $231.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.84 | 10.209% | $17.4571 | $17.46 | $17.45 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $10.93 | 11.553% | $12.1927 | $12.19 | $12.20 | $12.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $116.83 | 8.651% | $126.937 | $126.94 | $126.95 | $126.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $231.83 | 9.172% | $253.0934 | $253.09 | $253.10 | $253.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.94 | 5.494% | $180.3314 | $180.33 | $180.35 | $180.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $32.96 | 5.296% | $34.7056 | $34.71 | $34.70 | $34.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $798.09 | $856.0296 | $856.03 | $856.05 | $856.00 | |