| 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 | $212.81 | 7.351% | $228.4537 | $228.45 | $228.45 | $228.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $115.64 | 13.318% | $131.0409 | $131.04 | $131.05 | $131.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $173.91 | 5.429% | $183.3516 | $183.35 | $183.35 | $183.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $41.83 | 6.628% | $44.6025 | $44.60 | $44.60 | $44.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $159.47 | 9.650% | $174.8589 | $174.86 | $174.85 | $174.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.99 | 8.581% | $10.8472 | $10.85 | $10.85 | $10.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $183.69 | 13.541% | $208.5635 | $208.56 | $208.55 | $208.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $897.34 | $981.7183 | $981.71 | $981.70 | $981.80 | |