| 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 | $209.98 | 12.501% | $236.2296 | $236.23 | $236.25 | $236.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $25.71 | 10.307% | $28.3599 | $28.36 | $28.35 | $28.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $172.85 | 4.404% | $180.4623 | $180.46 | $180.45 | $180.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $129.56 | 6.429% | $137.8894 | $137.89 | $137.90 | $137.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $215.32 | 10.199% | $237.2805 | $237.28 | $237.30 | $237.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $80.26 | 10.335% | $88.5549 | $88.55 | $88.55 | $88.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $195.61 | 6.670% | $208.6572 | $208.66 | $208.65 | $208.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,029.29 | $1,117.4338 | $1,117.43 | $1,117.45 | $1,117.60 | |