| 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 | $212.26 | 5.248% | $223.3994 | $223.40 | $223.40 | $223.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.80 | 9.327% | $270.9123 | $270.91 | $270.90 | $270.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.68 | 12.331% | $160.2739 | $160.27 | $160.25 | $160.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $138.31 | 6.766% | $147.6681 | $147.67 | $147.65 | $147.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $169.58 | 3.494% | $175.5051 | $175.51 | $175.50 | $175.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $57.68 | 10.796% | $63.9071 | $63.91 | $63.90 | $63.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $32.87 | 11.676% | $36.7079 | $36.71 | $36.70 | $36.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,001.18 | $1,078.3738 | $1,078.38 | $1,078.30 | $1,078.40 | |