| 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 | $217.99 | 5.147% | $229.2099 | $229.21 | $229.20 | $229.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.25 | 11.603% | $53.8484 | $53.85 | $53.85 | $53.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $14.58 | 11.471% | $16.2525 | $16.25 | $16.25 | $16.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $166.41 | 3.393% | $172.0563 | $172.06 | $172.05 | $172.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $114.81 | 3.630% | $118.9776 | $118.98 | $119.00 | $119.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $60.79 | 13.473% | $68.9802 | $68.98 | $69.00 | $69.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $212.58 | 6.405% | $226.1957 | $226.20 | $226.20 | $226.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $835.41 | $885.5206 | $885.53 | $885.55 | $885.60 | |