| 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 | $206.97 | 5.455% | $218.2602 | $218.26 | $218.25 | $218.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $108.96 | 5.628% | $115.0923 | $115.09 | $115.10 | $115.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $126.38 | 12.265% | $141.8805 | $141.88 | $141.90 | $141.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $94.97 | 8.857% | $103.3815 | $103.38 | $103.40 | $103.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $66.84 | 3.577% | $69.2309 | $69.23 | $69.25 | $69.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $248.39 | 12.193% | $278.6762 | $278.68 | $278.70 | $278.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $97.37 | 8.686% | $105.8276 | $105.83 | $105.85 | $105.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $949.88 | $1,032.3492 | $1,032.35 | $1,032.45 | $1,032.40 | |