| 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 | $218.35 | 5.666% | $230.7217 | $230.72 | $230.70 | $230.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $117.87 | 6.597% | $125.6459 | $125.65 | $125.65 | $125.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $149.43 | 8.389% | $161.9657 | $161.97 | $161.95 | $162.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $203.86 | 11.695% | $227.7014 | $227.70 | $227.70 | $227.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $97.31 | 5.148% | $102.3195 | $102.32 | $102.30 | $102.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $218.53 | 10.174% | $240.7632 | $240.76 | $240.75 | $240.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $130.83 | 8.723% | $142.2423 | $142.24 | $142.25 | $142.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,136.18 | $1,231.3597 | $1,231.36 | $1,231.30 | $1,231.30 | |