| 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 | $218.90 | 5.172% | $230.2215 | $230.22 | $230.20 | $230.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $242.55 | 8.433% | $263.0042 | $263.00 | $263.00 | $263.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $213.58 | 13.692% | $242.8234 | $242.82 | $242.80 | $242.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.98 | 10.419% | $188.7944 | $188.79 | $188.80 | $188.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.69 | 8.429% | $8.3382 | $8.34 | $8.35 | $8.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $141.66 | 13.704% | $161.0731 | $161.07 | $161.05 | $161.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $105.39 | 11.846% | $117.8745 | $117.87 | $117.85 | $117.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,100.75 | $1,212.1293 | $1,212.11 | $1,212.05 | $1,212.10 | |