| 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 | $202.36 | 9.175% | $220.9265 | $220.93 | $220.95 | $220.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $216.46 | 5.805% | $229.0255 | $229.03 | $229.05 | $229.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $201.27 | 4.593% | $210.5143 | $210.51 | $210.50 | $210.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.42 | 6.623% | $151.8525 | $151.85 | $151.85 | $151.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $232.72 | 4.387% | $242.9294 | $242.93 | $242.95 | $242.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $114.30 | 5.845% | $120.9808 | $120.98 | $121.00 | $121.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $72.90 | 12.690% | $82.151 | $82.15 | $82.15 | $82.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,182.43 | $1,258.3800 | $1,258.38 | $1,258.45 | $1,258.40 | |