| 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 | $218.73 | 5.693% | $231.1823 | $231.18 | $231.20 | $231.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $184.75 | 4.605% | $193.2577 | $193.26 | $193.25 | $193.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $199.46 | 13.530% | $226.4469 | $226.45 | $226.45 | $226.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $117.30 | 7.175% | $125.7163 | $125.72 | $125.70 | $125.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $53.85 | 13.418% | $61.0756 | $61.08 | $61.10 | $61.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $82.31 | 4.130% | $85.7094 | $85.71 | $85.70 | $85.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $119.30 | 11.394% | $132.893 | $132.89 | $132.90 | $132.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $975.70 | $1,056.2812 | $1,056.29 | $1,056.30 | $1,056.30 | |