| 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 | $218.95 | 5.219% | $230.377 | $230.38 | $230.40 | $230.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.84 | 4.270% | $37.3704 | $37.37 | $37.35 | $37.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $135.78 | 4.551% | $141.9593 | $141.96 | $141.95 | $142.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.26 | 10.803% | $13.5844 | $13.58 | $13.60 | $13.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $61.71 | 11.439% | $68.769 | $68.77 | $68.75 | $68.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $19.58 | 13.186% | $22.1618 | $22.16 | $22.15 | $22.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $58.38 | 3.867% | $60.6376 | $60.64 | $60.65 | $60.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $542.50 | $574.8595 | $574.86 | $574.85 | $575.00 | |