| 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 | $200.43 | 10.125% | $220.7235 | $220.72 | $220.70 | $220.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $175.36 | 12.756% | $197.7289 | $197.73 | $197.75 | $197.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $26.60 | 13.648% | $30.2304 | $30.23 | $30.25 | $30.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $228.95 | 5.421% | $241.3614 | $241.36 | $241.35 | $241.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $214.68 | 12.846% | $242.2578 | $242.26 | $242.25 | $242.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.98 | 9.524% | $40.502 | $40.50 | $40.50 | $40.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $79.59 | 11.267% | $88.5574 | $88.56 | $88.55 | $88.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $962.59 | $1,061.3614 | $1,061.36 | $1,061.35 | $1,061.40 | |