| 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 | $212.38 | 7.723% | $228.7821 | $228.78 | $228.80 | $228.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $12.60 | 13.721% | $14.3288 | $14.33 | $14.35 | $14.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $21.78 | 10.840% | $24.141 | $24.14 | $24.15 | $24.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $121.33 | 8.154% | $131.2232 | $131.22 | $131.20 | $131.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $138.37 | 8.469% | $150.0886 | $150.09 | $150.10 | $150.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $135.50 | 4.144% | $141.1151 | $141.12 | $141.10 | $141.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $201.66 | 5.175% | $212.0959 | $212.10 | $212.10 | $212.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $843.62 | $901.7747 | $901.78 | $901.80 | $901.70 | |