| 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 | $218.97 | 4.299% | $228.3835 | $228.38 | $228.40 | $228.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $103.65 | 11.151% | $115.208 | $115.21 | $115.20 | $115.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $160.47 | 12.433% | $180.4212 | $180.42 | $180.40 | $180.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $100.25 | 7.573% | $107.8419 | $107.84 | $107.85 | $107.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.45 | 8.562% | $17.8584 | $17.86 | $17.85 | $17.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $102.40 | 8.401% | $111.0026 | $111.00 | $111.00 | $111.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.99 | 9.106% | $268.3898 | $268.39 | $268.40 | $268.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $948.18 | $1,029.1054 | $1,029.10 | $1,029.10 | $1,029.10 | |