| 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 | $217.99 | 5.540% | $230.0666 | $230.07 | $230.05 | $230.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.89 | 5.231% | $170.3585 | $170.36 | $170.35 | $170.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $94.36 | 9.356% | $103.1883 | $103.19 | $103.20 | $103.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $214.33 | 6.432% | $228.1157 | $228.12 | $228.10 | $228.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $80.80 | 11.388% | $90.0015 | $90.00 | $90.00 | $90.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $182.70 | 8.369% | $197.9902 | $197.99 | $198.00 | $198.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.72 | 11.794% | $9.7484 | $9.75 | $9.75 | $9.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $960.79 | $1,029.4692 | $1,029.48 | $1,029.45 | $1,029.50 | |