| 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 | $210.64 | 9.388% | $230.4149 | $230.41 | $230.40 | $230.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $19.81 | 5.783% | $20.9556 | $20.96 | $20.95 | $21.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $50.38 | 7.175% | $53.9948 | $53.99 | $54.00 | $54.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $33.77 | 12.670% | $38.0487 | $38.05 | $38.05 | $38.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.42 | 5.424% | $17.3106 | $17.31 | $17.30 | $17.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $13.78 | 7.550% | $14.8204 | $14.82 | $14.80 | $14.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $180.60 | 7.199% | $193.6014 | $193.60 | $193.60 | $193.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $525.40 | $569.1464 | $569.14 | $569.10 | $569.10 | |