| 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 | $217.25 | 5.300% | $228.7643 | $228.76 | $228.75 | $228.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $97.52 | 3.865% | $101.2891 | $101.29 | $101.30 | $101.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.30 | 3.390% | $135.7511 | $135.75 | $135.75 | $135.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $211.43 | 11.469% | $235.6789 | $235.68 | $235.70 | $235.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $200.88 | 7.673% | $216.2935 | $216.29 | $216.30 | $216.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $48.75 | 11.192% | $54.2061 | $54.21 | $54.20 | $54.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $29.79 | 11.765% | $33.2948 | $33.29 | $33.30 | $33.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $936.92 | $1,005.2778 | $1,005.27 | $1,005.30 | $1,005.40 | |