| 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 | $215.75 | 7.128% | $231.1287 | $231.13 | $231.15 | $231.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $182.99 | 10.695% | $202.5608 | $202.56 | $202.55 | $202.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $96.31 | 5.500% | $101.6071 | $101.61 | $101.60 | $101.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $53.92 | 13.191% | $61.0326 | $61.03 | $61.05 | $61.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $98.70 | 12.699% | $111.2339 | $111.23 | $111.25 | $111.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $143.29 | 5.820% | $151.6295 | $151.63 | $151.65 | $151.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.43 | 5.150% | $249.6576 | $249.66 | $249.65 | $249.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,028.39 | $1,108.8502 | $1,108.85 | $1,108.90 | $1,108.80 | |