| 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 | $218.52 | 4.690% | $228.7686 | $228.77 | $228.75 | $228.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $162.89 | 5.291% | $171.5085 | $171.51 | $171.50 | $171.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $6.41 | 10.265% | $7.068 | $7.07 | $7.05 | $7.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $101.30 | 12.547% | $114.0101 | $114.01 | $114.00 | $114.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $219.72 | 8.254% | $237.8557 | $237.86 | $237.85 | $237.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $77.92 | 12.600% | $87.7379 | $87.74 | $87.75 | $87.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $148.40 | 9.605% | $162.6538 | $162.65 | $162.65 | $162.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $935.16 | $1,009.6026 | $1,009.61 | $1,009.55 | $1,009.70 | |