| 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 | $219.95 | 5.750% | $232.5971 | $232.60 | $232.60 | $232.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.50 | 6.336% | $84.5371 | $84.54 | $84.55 | $84.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $46.29 | 5.440% | $48.8082 | $48.81 | $48.80 | $48.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.45 | 12.274% | $179.0209 | $179.02 | $179.00 | $179.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $205.96 | 11.447% | $229.5362 | $229.54 | $229.55 | $229.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.75 | 12.590% | $9.8516 | $9.85 | $9.85 | $9.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.67 | 5.347% | $233.5227 | $233.52 | $233.50 | $233.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $941.57 | $1,017.8738 | $1,017.88 | $1,017.85 | $1,017.80 | |