| 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 | $219.27 | 5.529% | $231.3934 | $231.39 | $231.40 | $231.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $33.71 | 8.829% | $36.6863 | $36.69 | $36.70 | $36.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $57.40 | 11.570% | $64.0412 | $64.04 | $64.05 | $64.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $174.66 | 6.311% | $185.6828 | $185.68 | $185.70 | $185.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $108.42 | 8.721% | $117.8753 | $117.88 | $117.90 | $117.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $27.42 | 7.658% | $29.5198 | $29.52 | $29.50 | $29.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $112.62 | 4.464% | $117.6474 | $117.65 | $117.65 | $117.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $733.50 | $782.8462 | $782.85 | $782.90 | $782.80 | |