| 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 | $217.38 | 5.247% | $228.7859 | $228.79 | $228.80 | $228.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $19.96 | 7.222% | $21.4015 | $21.40 | $21.40 | $21.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $112.94 | 9.246% | $123.3824 | $123.38 | $123.40 | $123.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $98.79 | 7.450% | $106.1499 | $106.15 | $106.15 | $106.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $92.26 | 10.481% | $101.9298 | $101.93 | $101.95 | $101.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $29.32 | 7.526% | $31.5266 | $31.53 | $31.55 | $31.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.75 | 8.664% | $18.2012 | $18.20 | $18.20 | $18.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $587.40 | $631.3773 | $631.38 | $631.45 | $631.30 | |