| 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 | $211.80 | 8.455% | $229.7077 | $229.71 | $229.70 | $229.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $218.27 | 7.447% | $234.5246 | $234.52 | $234.50 | $234.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $225.83 | 6.305% | $240.0686 | $240.07 | $240.05 | $240.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $202.99 | 4.132% | $211.3775 | $211.38 | $211.40 | $211.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $177.32 | 12.558% | $199.5878 | $199.59 | $199.60 | $199.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $130.83 | 7.107% | $140.1281 | $140.13 | $140.15 | $140.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $31.87 | 8.873% | $34.6978 | $34.70 | $34.70 | $34.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,198.91 | $1,290.0921 | $1,290.10 | $1,290.10 | $1,290.10 | |