| 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 | $201.92 | 8.570% | $219.2245 | $219.22 | $219.20 | $219.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $238.45 | 12.250% | $267.6601 | $267.66 | $267.65 | $267.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.37 | 11.618% | $47.2925 | $47.29 | $47.30 | $47.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $200.52 | 12.333% | $225.2501 | $225.25 | $225.25 | $225.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $166.71 | 5.846% | $176.4559 | $176.46 | $176.45 | $176.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $88.25 | 10.275% | $97.3177 | $97.32 | $97.30 | $97.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.55 | 4.658% | $255.9411 | $255.94 | $255.95 | $255.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,182.77 | $1,289.1419 | $1,289.14 | $1,289.10 | $1,289.20 | |