| 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 | $230.78 | 7.615% | $248.3539 | $248.35 | $248.35 | $248.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $139.59 | 10.517% | $154.2707 | $154.27 | $154.25 | $154.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $16.40 | 3.682% | $17.0038 | $17.00 | $17.00 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $216.56 | 12.329% | $243.2597 | $243.26 | $243.25 | $243.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $77.71 | 9.254% | $84.9013 | $84.90 | $84.90 | $84.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $135.53 | 8.235% | $146.6909 | $146.69 | $146.70 | $146.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $194.28 | 10.655% | $214.9805 | $214.98 | $215.00 | $215.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,010.85 | $1,109.4608 | $1,109.45 | $1,109.45 | $1,109.60 | |