| 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 | $218.76 | 5.518% | $230.8312 | $230.83 | $230.85 | $230.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.64 | 8.239% | $157.6393 | $157.64 | $157.65 | $157.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $18.80 | 8.336% | $20.3672 | $20.37 | $20.35 | $20.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $103.57 | 6.308% | $110.1032 | $110.10 | $110.10 | $110.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $187.59 | 8.647% | $203.8109 | $203.81 | $203.80 | $203.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $76.82 | 6.320% | $81.675 | $81.68 | $81.70 | $81.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.58 | 3.575% | $242.9662 | $242.97 | $242.95 | $243.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $985.76 | $1,047.3930 | $1,047.40 | $1,047.40 | $1,047.40 | |