| 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 | $208.75 | 10.288% | $230.2262 | $230.23 | $230.25 | $230.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $180.82 | 13.509% | $205.247 | $205.25 | $205.25 | $205.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $135.51 | 4.110% | $141.0795 | $141.08 | $141.10 | $141.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $193.57 | 12.447% | $217.6637 | $217.66 | $217.65 | $217.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $175.42 | 3.339% | $181.2773 | $181.28 | $181.30 | $181.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $109.65 | 9.328% | $119.8782 | $119.88 | $119.90 | $119.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $187.34 | 5.753% | $198.1177 | $198.12 | $198.10 | $198.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,191.06 | $1,293.4896 | $1,293.50 | $1,293.55 | $1,293.50 | |