| 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 | $211.58 | 8.125% | $228.7709 | $228.77 | $228.75 | $228.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $141.87 | 4.196% | $147.8229 | $147.82 | $147.80 | $147.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $189.74 | 7.724% | $204.3955 | $204.40 | $204.40 | $204.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $53.41 | 8.726% | $58.0706 | $58.07 | $58.05 | $58.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $239.63 | 10.722% | $265.3231 | $265.32 | $265.30 | $265.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $106.78 | 8.660% | $116.0271 | $116.03 | $116.05 | $116.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $27.72 | 4.640% | $29.0062 | $29.01 | $29.00 | $29.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $970.73 | $1,049.4163 | $1,049.42 | $1,049.35 | $1,049.40 | |