| 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 | $217.69 | 5.505% | $229.6738 | $229.67 | $229.65 | $229.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.67 | 5.575% | $41.8816 | $41.88 | $41.90 | $41.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $15.77 | 10.820% | $17.4763 | $17.48 | $17.50 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $80.74 | 3.648% | $83.6854 | $83.69 | $83.70 | $83.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.65 | 3.320% | $8.9372 | $8.94 | $8.95 | $8.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $137.52 | 9.689% | $150.8443 | $150.84 | $150.85 | $150.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $42.63 | 13.341% | $48.3173 | $48.32 | $48.30 | $48.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $542.67 | $580.8159 | $580.82 | $580.85 | $580.80 | |