| 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 | $209.75 | 9.828% | $230.3642 | $230.36 | $230.35 | $230.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $178.80 | 11.436% | $199.2476 | $199.25 | $199.25 | $199.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $216.78 | 6.306% | $230.4501 | $230.45 | $230.45 | $230.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $134.57 | 5.857% | $142.4518 | $142.45 | $142.45 | $142.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $159.31 | 4.865% | $167.0604 | $167.06 | $167.05 | $167.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $94.89 | 6.660% | $101.2097 | $101.21 | $101.20 | $101.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $115.75 | 12.526% | $130.2488 | $130.25 | $130.25 | $130.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,109.85 | $1,201.0326 | $1,201.03 | $1,201.00 | $1,201.10 | |