| 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 | $215.49 | 6.498% | $229.4925 | $229.49 | $229.50 | $229.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.42 | 4.148% | $17.1011 | $17.10 | $17.10 | $17.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.94 | 8.641% | $40.132 | $40.13 | $40.15 | $40.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $216.62 | 5.349% | $228.207 | $228.21 | $228.20 | $228.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $26.83 | 9.552% | $29.3928 | $29.39 | $29.40 | $29.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.83 | 10.864% | $17.5498 | $17.55 | $17.55 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $172.57 | 7.208% | $185.0088 | $185.01 | $185.00 | $185.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $700.70 | $746.8840 | $746.88 | $746.90 | $746.80 | |