| 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 | $218.87 | 6.378% | $232.8295 | $232.83 | $232.85 | $232.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $54.78 | 9.518% | $59.994 | $59.99 | $60.00 | $60.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $117.97 | 8.344% | $127.8134 | $127.81 | $127.80 | $127.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $68.86 | 3.789% | $71.4691 | $71.47 | $71.45 | $71.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $178.69 | 12.482% | $200.9941 | $200.99 | $201.00 | $201.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.45 | 4.405% | $38.0556 | $38.06 | $38.05 | $38.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $179.29 | 4.484% | $187.3294 | $187.33 | $187.35 | $187.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $854.91 | $918.4851 | $918.48 | $918.50 | $918.50 | |