| 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 | $218.34 | 6.353% | $232.2111 | $232.21 | $232.20 | $232.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $109.91 | 3.747% | $114.0283 | $114.03 | $114.05 | $114.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $138.76 | 4.112% | $144.4658 | $144.47 | $144.45 | $144.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $245.46 | 5.205% | $258.2362 | $258.24 | $258.25 | $258.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.90 | 11.650% | $38.9659 | $38.97 | $38.95 | $39.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.69 | 5.704% | $15.5279 | $15.53 | $15.55 | $15.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $37.32 | 8.596% | $40.528 | $40.53 | $40.55 | $40.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $799.38 | $843.9632 | $843.98 | $844.00 | $843.90 | |