| 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 | $222.70 | 6.535% | $237.2534 | $237.25 | $237.25 | $237.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $73.43 | 13.233% | $83.147 | $83.15 | $83.15 | $83.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $18.45 | 8.395% | $19.9989 | $20.00 | $20.00 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $58.65 | 5.527% | $61.8916 | $61.89 | $61.90 | $61.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $102.46 | 6.173% | $108.7849 | $108.78 | $108.80 | $108.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $38.50 | 3.266% | $39.7574 | $39.76 | $39.75 | $39.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $32.30 | 3.560% | $33.4499 | $33.45 | $33.45 | $33.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $546.49 | $584.2831 | $584.28 | $584.30 | $584.30 | |