| 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 | $218.74 | 5.833% | $231.4991 | $231.50 | $231.50 | $231.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $56.79 | 6.251% | $60.3399 | $60.34 | $60.35 | $60.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $40.36 | 4.443% | $42.1532 | $42.15 | $42.15 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $83.32 | 12.301% | $93.5692 | $93.57 | $93.55 | $93.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $101.33 | 7.601% | $109.0321 | $109.03 | $109.05 | $109.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $162.45 | 8.551% | $176.3411 | $176.34 | $176.35 | $176.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $95.58 | 13.600% | $108.5789 | $108.58 | $108.60 | $108.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $758.57 | $821.5135 | $821.51 | $821.55 | $821.50 | |