| 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 | $218.93 | 5.169% | $230.2465 | $230.25 | $230.25 | $230.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $249.43 | 7.742% | $268.7409 | $268.74 | $268.75 | $268.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.43 | 3.396% | $253.7648 | $253.76 | $253.75 | $253.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $240.34 | 10.410% | $265.3594 | $265.36 | $265.35 | $265.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $19.60 | 13.719% | $22.2889 | $22.29 | $22.30 | $22.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $27.46 | 4.247% | $28.6262 | $28.63 | $28.65 | $28.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $17.53 | 9.334% | $19.1663 | $19.17 | $19.15 | $19.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,018.72 | $1,088.1930 | $1,088.20 | $1,088.20 | $1,088.20 | |