| 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 | $211.82 | 8.285% | $229.3693 | $229.37 | $229.35 | $229.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $153.94 | 9.858% | $169.1154 | $169.12 | $169.10 | $169.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $138.65 | 4.850% | $145.3745 | $145.37 | $145.35 | $145.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $47.45 | 8.128% | $51.3067 | $51.31 | $51.30 | $51.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $186.33 | 12.280% | $209.2113 | $209.21 | $209.20 | $209.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $245.63 | 12.438% | $276.1815 | $276.18 | $276.20 | $276.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $115.84 | 9.613% | $126.9757 | $126.98 | $127.00 | $127.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,099.66 | $1,207.5344 | $1,207.54 | $1,207.50 | $1,207.60 | |