| 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 | $215.46 | 7.401% | $231.4062 | $231.41 | $231.40 | $231.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $236.62 | 10.507% | $261.4817 | $261.48 | $261.50 | $261.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $212.35 | 11.572% | $236.9231 | $236.92 | $236.90 | $236.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.68 | 9.541% | $17.176 | $17.18 | $17.20 | $17.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $139.65 | 9.440% | $152.833 | $152.83 | $152.85 | $152.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $148.54 | 12.493% | $167.0971 | $167.10 | $167.10 | $167.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $27.52 | 3.385% | $28.4516 | $28.45 | $28.45 | $28.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $995.82 | $1,095.3687 | $1,095.37 | $1,095.40 | $1,095.40 | |