| 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 | $216.88 | 5.198% | $228.1534 | $228.15 | $228.15 | $228.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.48 | 9.254% | $82.4649 | $82.46 | $82.45 | $82.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $33.95 | 13.116% | $38.4029 | $38.40 | $38.40 | $38.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.77 | 4.684% | $9.1808 | $9.18 | $9.20 | $9.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.86 | 6.735% | $38.2752 | $38.28 | $38.30 | $38.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $203.38 | 3.140% | $209.7661 | $209.77 | $209.75 | $209.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $60.38 | 3.735% | $62.6352 | $62.64 | $62.65 | $62.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $634.70 | $668.8785 | $668.88 | $668.90 | $669.00 | |