| 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 | $217.42 | 5.800% | $230.0304 | $230.03 | $230.05 | $230.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $202.65 | 5.413% | $213.6194 | $213.62 | $213.60 | $213.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $69.54 | 8.439% | $75.4085 | $75.41 | $75.40 | $75.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $44.92 | 12.388% | $50.4847 | $50.48 | $50.50 | $50.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $101.90 | 13.664% | $115.8236 | $115.82 | $115.80 | $115.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $68.95 | 10.504% | $76.1925 | $76.19 | $76.20 | $76.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $48.65 | 8.537% | $52.8033 | $52.80 | $52.80 | $52.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $754.03 | $814.3624 | $814.35 | $814.35 | $814.30 | |