| 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 | $218.78 | 3.819% | $227.1352 | $227.14 | $227.15 | $227.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $19.32 | 3.355% | $19.9682 | $19.97 | $19.95 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $70.46 | 4.711% | $73.7794 | $73.78 | $73.80 | $73.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $55.98 | 7.514% | $60.1863 | $60.19 | $60.20 | $60.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $104.48 | 11.524% | $116.5203 | $116.52 | $116.50 | $116.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.95 | 11.709% | $8.8809 | $8.88 | $8.90 | $8.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $181.71 | 5.266% | $191.2788 | $191.28 | $191.30 | $191.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $658.68 | $697.7491 | $697.76 | $697.80 | $697.80 | |