| 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 | 5.233% | $230.4077 | $230.41 | $230.40 | $230.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $197.63 | 5.180% | $207.8672 | $207.87 | $207.85 | $207.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.57 | 7.869% | $135.4511 | $135.45 | $135.45 | $135.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $65.89 | 3.757% | $68.3655 | $68.37 | $68.35 | $68.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $74.97 | 10.545% | $82.8756 | $82.88 | $82.90 | $82.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $71.95 | 10.630% | $79.5983 | $79.60 | $79.60 | $79.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $12.53 | 8.415% | $13.5844 | $13.58 | $13.60 | $13.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $767.49 | $818.1498 | $818.16 | $818.15 | $818.30 | |