| 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 | $212.89 | 8.663% | $231.3327 | $231.33 | $231.35 | $231.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $53.51 | 3.726% | $55.5038 | $55.50 | $55.50 | $55.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $40.64 | 13.571% | $46.1553 | $46.16 | $46.15 | $46.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.49 | 3.111% | $19.0652 | $19.07 | $19.05 | $19.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $118.58 | 13.603% | $134.7104 | $134.71 | $134.70 | $134.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $54.45 | 11.488% | $60.7052 | $60.71 | $60.70 | $60.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $143.46 | 12.249% | $161.0324 | $161.03 | $161.05 | $161.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $642.02 | $708.5050 | $708.51 | $708.50 | $708.50 | |