| 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 | $203.56 | 7.125% | $218.0637 | $218.06 | $218.05 | $218.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $164.40 | 9.779% | $180.4767 | $180.48 | $180.50 | $180.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $211.84 | 7.456% | $227.6348 | $227.63 | $227.65 | $227.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $144.33 | 13.820% | $164.2764 | $164.28 | $164.30 | $164.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $106.91 | 6.676% | $114.0473 | $114.05 | $114.05 | $114.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $33.58 | 3.422% | $34.7291 | $34.73 | $34.75 | $34.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $171.64 | 12.394% | $192.9131 | $192.91 | $192.90 | $192.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,036.26 | $1,132.1411 | $1,132.14 | $1,132.20 | $1,132.10 | |