| 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 | $202.78 | 12.501% | $228.1295 | $228.13 | $228.15 | $228.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $90.65 | 4.863% | $95.0583 | $95.06 | $95.05 | $95.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $206.75 | 6.431% | $220.0461 | $220.05 | $220.05 | $220.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $83.87 | 4.118% | $87.3238 | $87.32 | $87.30 | $87.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $50.35 | 4.318% | $52.5241 | $52.52 | $52.50 | $52.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $139.60 | 9.352% | $152.6554 | $152.66 | $152.65 | $152.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $227.43 | 11.764% | $254.1849 | $254.18 | $254.20 | $254.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,001.43 | $1,089.9221 | $1,089.92 | $1,089.90 | $1,089.90 | |