| 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 | $214.47 | 6.457% | $228.3183 | $228.32 | $228.30 | $228.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $116.65 | 8.469% | $126.5291 | $126.53 | $126.55 | $126.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $224.96 | 13.817% | $256.0427 | $256.04 | $256.05 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $124.60 | 8.455% | $135.1349 | $135.13 | $135.15 | $135.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $96.96 | 3.386% | $100.2431 | $100.24 | $100.25 | $100.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $33.79 | 6.297% | $35.9178 | $35.92 | $35.90 | $35.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $193.91 | 6.684% | $206.8709 | $206.87 | $206.85 | $206.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,005.34 | $1,089.0568 | $1,089.05 | $1,089.05 | $1,088.90 | |