| 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 | $218.98 | 6.568% | $233.3626 | $233.36 | $233.35 | $233.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $21.98 | 11.639% | $24.5383 | $24.54 | $24.55 | $24.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $150.31 | 10.558% | $166.1797 | $166.18 | $166.20 | $166.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.42 | 4.555% | $9.8491 | $9.85 | $9.85 | $9.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $23.56 | 10.728% | $26.0875 | $26.09 | $26.10 | $26.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $32.44 | 9.539% | $35.5345 | $35.53 | $35.55 | $35.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $27.94 | 12.253% | $31.3635 | $31.36 | $31.35 | $31.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $484.63 | $526.9152 | $526.91 | $526.95 | $526.90 | |