| 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 | $220.51 | 3.629% | $228.5123 | $228.51 | $228.50 | $228.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $60.25 | 10.246% | $66.4232 | $66.42 | $66.40 | $66.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $8.58 | 4.301% | $8.949 | $8.95 | $8.95 | $8.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.99 | 11.441% | $7.7897 | $7.79 | $7.80 | $7.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $39.96 | 7.603% | $42.9982 | $43.00 | $43.00 | $43.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $81.32 | 8.401% | $88.1517 | $88.15 | $88.15 | $88.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $157.86 | 9.625% | $173.054 | $173.05 | $173.05 | $173.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $575.47 | $615.8781 | $615.87 | $615.85 | $615.90 | |