| 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 | $216.45 | 5.818% | $229.0431 | $229.04 | $229.05 | $229.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $54.55 | 11.473% | $60.8085 | $60.81 | $60.80 | $60.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $123.37 | 8.809% | $134.2377 | $134.24 | $134.25 | $134.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $195.46 | 10.775% | $216.5208 | $216.52 | $216.50 | $216.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.97 | 9.865% | $8.7562 | $8.76 | $8.75 | $8.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.77 | 8.800% | $6.2778 | $6.28 | $6.30 | $6.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $176.50 | 6.184% | $187.4148 | $187.41 | $187.40 | $187.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $780.07 | $843.0589 | $843.06 | $843.05 | $843.00 | |