| 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 | $218.49 | 8.234% | $236.4805 | $236.48 | $236.50 | $236.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $229.51 | 7.128% | $245.8695 | $245.87 | $245.85 | $245.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $197.78 | 11.161% | $219.8542 | $219.85 | $219.85 | $219.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $205.28 | 3.738% | $212.9534 | $212.95 | $212.95 | $213.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $94.96 | 8.748% | $103.2671 | $103.27 | $103.25 | $103.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $178.57 | 7.110% | $191.2663 | $191.27 | $191.25 | $191.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $67.95 | 10.541% | $75.1126 | $75.11 | $75.10 | $75.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,192.54 | $1,284.8036 | $1,284.80 | $1,284.75 | $1,285.00 | |