| 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 | $210.75 | 9.716% | $231.2265 | $231.23 | $231.25 | $231.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $245.74 | 10.746% | $272.1472 | $272.15 | $272.15 | $272.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $80.99 | 9.860% | $88.9756 | $88.98 | $89.00 | $89.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $121.94 | 12.605% | $137.3105 | $137.31 | $137.30 | $137.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $173.85 | 10.540% | $192.1738 | $192.17 | $192.15 | $192.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $37.96 | 13.774% | $43.1886 | $43.19 | $43.20 | $43.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.50 | 12.444% | $263.6812 | $263.68 | $263.70 | $263.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,105.73 | $1,228.7034 | $1,228.71 | $1,228.75 | $1,228.70 | |