| 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 | $216.94 | 5.590% | $229.0669 | $229.07 | $229.05 | $229.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $120.66 | 12.489% | $135.7292 | $135.73 | $135.75 | $135.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $65.93 | 13.688% | $74.9545 | $74.95 | $74.95 | $75.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.78 | 13.394% | $14.4918 | $14.49 | $14.50 | $14.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $30.47 | 6.311% | $32.393 | $32.39 | $32.40 | $32.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $186.41 | 10.382% | $205.7631 | $205.76 | $205.75 | $205.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $138.72 | 3.162% | $143.1063 | $143.11 | $143.10 | $143.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $771.91 | $835.5048 | $835.50 | $835.50 | $835.60 | |