| 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 | $217.96 | 5.526% | $230.0045 | $230.00 | $230.00 | $230.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $244.75 | 12.711% | $275.8602 | $275.86 | $275.85 | $275.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $196.85 | 5.415% | $207.5094 | $207.51 | $207.50 | $207.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $90.88 | 9.232% | $99.27 | $99.27 | $99.25 | $99.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $61.63 | 6.835% | $65.8424 | $65.84 | $65.85 | $65.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.86 | 8.428% | $185.2601 | $185.26 | $185.25 | $185.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.91 | 12.861% | $10.0559 | $10.06 | $10.05 | $10.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $991.84 | $1,073.8025 | $1,073.80 | $1,073.75 | $1,073.90 | |