| 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 | $215.48 | 6.810% | $230.1542 | $230.15 | $230.15 | $230.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $243.60 | 8.803% | $265.0441 | $265.04 | $265.05 | $265.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $158.92 | 10.844% | $176.1533 | $176.15 | $176.15 | $176.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $44.62 | 10.387% | $49.2547 | $49.25 | $49.25 | $49.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $65.44 | 11.157% | $72.7411 | $72.74 | $72.75 | $72.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $220.46 | 8.151% | $238.4297 | $238.43 | $238.45 | $238.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $226.39 | 12.678% | $255.0917 | $255.09 | $255.10 | $255.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,174.91 | $1,286.8688 | $1,286.85 | $1,286.90 | $1,286.90 | |