| 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 | $218.61 | 5.430% | $230.4805 | $230.48 | $230.50 | $230.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $89.48 | 13.760% | $101.7924 | $101.79 | $101.80 | $101.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $123.81 | 11.193% | $137.6681 | $137.67 | $137.65 | $137.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $69.97 | 11.731% | $78.1782 | $78.18 | $78.20 | $78.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $126.97 | 12.107% | $142.3423 | $142.34 | $142.35 | $142.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $209.53 | 9.274% | $228.9618 | $228.96 | $228.95 | $229.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $50.52 | 9.184% | $55.1598 | $55.16 | $55.15 | $55.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $888.89 | $974.5831 | $974.58 | $974.60 | $974.70 | |