| 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 | $203.54 | 7.125% | $218.0422 | $218.04 | $218.05 | $218.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $186.82 | 8.279% | $202.2868 | $202.29 | $202.30 | $202.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.72 | 11.133% | $255.2947 | $255.29 | $255.30 | $255.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $98.50 | 12.859% | $111.1661 | $111.17 | $111.15 | $111.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $82.31 | 11.243% | $91.5641 | $91.56 | $91.55 | $91.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $224.46 | 4.810% | $235.2565 | $235.26 | $235.25 | $235.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $189.35 | 7.649% | $203.8334 | $203.83 | $203.85 | $203.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,214.70 | $1,317.4438 | $1,317.44 | $1,317.45 | $1,317.50 | |