| 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 | $231.32 | 11.154% | $257.1214 | $257.12 | $257.10 | $257.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $175.75 | 8.223% | $190.2019 | $190.20 | $190.20 | $190.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $130.41 | 13.353% | $147.8236 | $147.82 | $147.80 | $147.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $29.76 | 7.385% | $31.9578 | $31.96 | $31.95 | $32.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $190.36 | 4.817% | $199.5296 | $199.53 | $199.55 | $199.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $178.77 | 6.578% | $190.5295 | $190.53 | $190.55 | $190.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $202.26 | 8.127% | $218.6977 | $218.70 | $218.70 | $218.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,138.63 | $1,235.8615 | $1,235.86 | $1,235.85 | $1,235.80 | |