| 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 | $215.87 | 5.718% | $228.2134 | $228.21 | $228.20 | $228.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $249.62 | 11.687% | $278.7931 | $278.79 | $278.80 | $278.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.90 | 13.330% | $266.2122 | $266.21 | $266.20 | $266.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $121.57 | 8.633% | $132.0651 | $132.07 | $132.05 | $132.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $87.45 | 3.130% | $90.1872 | $90.19 | $90.20 | $90.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $78.46 | 10.266% | $86.5147 | $86.51 | $86.50 | $86.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $14.70 | 9.846% | $16.1474 | $16.15 | $16.15 | $16.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,002.57 | $1,098.1331 | $1,098.13 | $1,098.10 | $1,098.10 | |