| 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 | $202.99 | 7.529% | $218.2731 | $218.27 | $218.25 | $218.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $201.89 | 12.477% | $227.0798 | $227.08 | $227.10 | $227.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $172.29 | 8.546% | $187.0139 | $187.01 | $187.00 | $187.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $189.71 | 8.607% | $206.0383 | $206.04 | $206.05 | $206.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $116.47 | 10.732% | $128.9696 | $128.97 | $128.95 | $129.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.35 | 11.439% | $13.7627 | $13.76 | $13.75 | $13.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $134.96 | 11.505% | $150.4871 | $150.49 | $150.50 | $150.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,030.66 | $1,131.6245 | $1,131.62 | $1,131.60 | $1,131.70 | |