| 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 | $217.83 | 5.835% | $230.5404 | $230.54 | $230.55 | $230.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $18.47 | 12.208% | $20.7248 | $20.72 | $20.70 | $20.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $123.79 | 13.509% | $140.5128 | $140.51 | $140.50 | $140.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $54.60 | 9.863% | $59.9852 | $59.99 | $60.00 | $60.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $81.54 | 8.103% | $88.1472 | $88.15 | $88.15 | $88.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $168.64 | 12.842% | $190.2967 | $190.30 | $190.30 | $190.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $184.95 | 4.668% | $193.5835 | $193.58 | $193.60 | $193.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $849.82 | $923.7906 | $923.79 | $923.80 | $923.70 | |