| 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 | $216.61 | 5.475% | $228.4694 | $228.47 | $228.45 | $228.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $113.90 | 11.389% | $126.8721 | $126.87 | $126.85 | $126.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $210.95 | 13.200% | $238.7954 | $238.80 | $238.80 | $238.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $127.84 | 12.563% | $143.9005 | $143.90 | $143.90 | $143.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $159.39 | 4.340% | $166.3075 | $166.31 | $166.30 | $166.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $214.75 | 7.497% | $230.8498 | $230.85 | $230.85 | $230.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $55.31 | 13.459% | $62.7542 | $62.75 | $62.75 | $62.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,098.75 | $1,197.9489 | $1,197.95 | $1,197.90 | $1,198.00 | |