| 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 | $226.39 | 5.651% | $239.1833 | $239.18 | $239.20 | $239.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $98.34 | 11.275% | $109.4278 | $109.43 | $109.45 | $109.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $71.49 | 13.240% | $80.9553 | $80.96 | $80.95 | $81.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.62 | 12.569% | $147.0376 | $147.04 | $147.05 | $147.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.52 | 9.498% | $15.8991 | $15.90 | $15.90 | $15.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $200.98 | 5.549% | $212.1324 | $212.13 | $212.15 | $212.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $200.73 | 11.861% | $224.5386 | $224.54 | $224.55 | $224.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $943.07 | $1,029.1741 | $1,029.18 | $1,029.25 | $1,029.10 | |