| 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 | $209.95 | 8.675% | $228.1632 | $228.16 | $228.15 | $228.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $211.25 | 13.830% | $240.4659 | $240.47 | $240.45 | $240.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $186.92 | 12.557% | $210.3915 | $210.39 | $210.40 | $210.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.56 | 7.289% | $265.6046 | $265.60 | $265.60 | $265.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $21.67 | 5.635% | $22.8911 | $22.89 | $22.90 | $22.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $27.72 | 8.438% | $30.059 | $30.06 | $30.05 | $30.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $207.60 | 6.674% | $221.4552 | $221.46 | $221.45 | $221.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,112.67 | $1,219.0305 | $1,219.03 | $1,219.00 | $1,219.20 | |