| 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 | $217.48 | 5.279% | $228.9608 | $228.96 | $228.95 | $229.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $18.68 | 9.746% | $20.5006 | $20.50 | $20.50 | $20.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $115.41 | 7.856% | $124.4766 | $124.48 | $124.50 | $124.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.72 | 9.772% | $7.3767 | $7.38 | $7.40 | $7.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $112.26 | 7.326% | $120.4842 | $120.48 | $120.50 | $120.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $206.56 | 13.380% | $234.1977 | $234.20 | $234.20 | $234.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $66.93 | 10.111% | $73.6973 | $73.70 | $73.70 | $73.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $744.04 | $809.6939 | $809.70 | $809.75 | $809.80 | |