| 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 | $218.53 | 5.464% | $230.4705 | $230.47 | $230.45 | $230.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $64.83 | 5.749% | $68.5571 | $68.56 | $68.55 | $68.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $126.49 | 12.600% | $142.4277 | $142.43 | $142.45 | $142.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $29.50 | 4.436% | $30.8086 | $30.81 | $30.80 | $30.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $78.53 | 8.784% | $85.4281 | $85.43 | $85.45 | $85.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $230.49 | 3.112% | $237.6628 | $237.66 | $237.65 | $237.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $41.48 | 7.502% | $44.5918 | $44.59 | $44.60 | $44.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $789.85 | $839.9466 | $839.95 | $839.95 | $840.00 | |