| 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 | $217.58 | 5.355% | $229.2314 | $229.23 | $229.25 | $229.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $243.41 | 4.358% | $254.0178 | $254.02 | $254.00 | $254.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $80.76 | 4.573% | $84.4532 | $84.45 | $84.45 | $84.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.55 | 3.163% | $50.0856 | $50.09 | $50.10 | $50.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.63 | 8.235% | $266.94 | $266.94 | $266.95 | $266.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.84 | 4.168% | $37.3338 | $37.33 | $37.35 | $37.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $106.40 | 7.615% | $114.5024 | $114.50 | $114.50 | $114.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $979.17 | $1,036.5642 | $1,036.56 | $1,036.60 | $1,036.50 | |