| 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 | $220.77 | 5.310% | $232.4929 | $232.49 | $232.50 | $232.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.82 | 12.603% | $18.9398 | $18.94 | $18.95 | $18.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $62.58 | 13.205% | $70.8437 | $70.84 | $70.85 | $70.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $210.34 | 4.618% | $220.0535 | $220.05 | $220.05 | $220.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $89.36 | 8.476% | $96.9342 | $96.93 | $96.95 | $96.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $44.78 | 3.870% | $46.513 | $46.51 | $46.50 | $46.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $156.82 | 10.507% | $173.2971 | $173.30 | $173.30 | $173.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $801.47 | $859.0742 | $859.06 | $859.10 | $859.00 | |