| 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 | $218.59 | 5.345% | $230.2736 | $230.27 | $230.25 | $230.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $123.44 | 8.443% | $133.862 | $133.86 | $133.85 | $133.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $133.80 | 12.606% | $150.6668 | $150.67 | $150.65 | $150.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $75.82 | 5.343% | $79.8711 | $79.87 | $79.85 | $79.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $84.70 | 10.304% | $93.4275 | $93.43 | $93.45 | $93.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $56.72 | 5.225% | $59.6836 | $59.68 | $59.70 | $59.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.52 | 6.426% | $243.2047 | $243.20 | $243.20 | $243.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $921.59 | $990.9893 | $990.98 | $990.95 | $991.10 | |