| 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 | $217.84 | 5.248% | $229.2722 | $229.27 | $229.25 | $229.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $206.45 | 9.381% | $225.8171 | $225.82 | $225.80 | $225.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $190.79 | 5.375% | $201.045 | $201.05 | $201.05 | $201.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $69.34 | 13.229% | $78.513 | $78.51 | $78.50 | $78.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $107.28 | 8.588% | $116.4932 | $116.49 | $116.50 | $116.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $30.25 | 7.484% | $32.5139 | $32.51 | $32.50 | $32.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $184.75 | 12.298% | $207.4706 | $207.47 | $207.45 | $207.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,006.70 | $1,091.1250 | $1,091.12 | $1,091.05 | $1,091.10 | |