| 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 | $218.94 | 5.303% | $230.5504 | $230.55 | $230.55 | $230.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $73.78 | 7.282% | $79.1527 | $79.15 | $79.15 | $79.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.67 | 10.640% | $47.2101 | $47.21 | $47.20 | $47.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $134.56 | 7.629% | $144.8256 | $144.83 | $144.85 | $144.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $32.57 | 13.256% | $36.8875 | $36.89 | $36.90 | $36.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $173.38 | 11.556% | $193.4158 | $193.42 | $193.40 | $193.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $104.91 | 9.655% | $115.0391 | $115.04 | $115.05 | $115.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $780.81 | $847.0812 | $847.09 | $847.10 | $847.10 | |