| 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 | $217.58 | 3.478% | $225.1474 | $225.15 | $225.15 | $225.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $168.31 | 5.868% | $178.1864 | $178.19 | $178.20 | $178.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $70.52 | 7.128% | $75.5467 | $75.55 | $75.55 | $75.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $116.47 | 6.302% | $123.8099 | $123.81 | $123.80 | $123.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $204.54 | 4.797% | $214.3518 | $214.35 | $214.35 | $214.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $44.95 | 11.368% | $50.0599 | $50.06 | $50.05 | $50.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $162.88 | 10.425% | $179.8602 | $179.86 | $179.85 | $179.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $985.25 | $1,046.9623 | $1,046.97 | $1,046.95 | $1,047.00 | |