| 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 | $215.26 | 9.278% | $235.2318 | $235.23 | $235.25 | $235.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $158.91 | 8.605% | $172.5842 | $172.58 | $172.60 | $172.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $130.71 | 12.573% | $147.1442 | $147.14 | $147.15 | $147.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $232.90 | 11.267% | $259.1408 | $259.14 | $259.15 | $259.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.66 | 9.406% | $7.2864 | $7.29 | $7.30 | $7.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $200.33 | 6.838% | $214.0286 | $214.03 | $214.05 | $214.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $157.74 | 7.317% | $169.2818 | $169.28 | $169.30 | $169.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,102.51 | $1,204.6978 | $1,204.69 | $1,204.80 | $1,204.60 | |