| 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 | $211.68 | 8.779% | $230.2634 | $230.26 | $230.25 | $230.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $204.73 | 5.262% | $215.5029 | $215.50 | $215.50 | $215.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $137.74 | 8.153% | $148.9699 | $148.97 | $148.95 | $149.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $229.40 | 11.842% | $256.5655 | $256.57 | $256.55 | $256.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $55.97 | 13.432% | $63.4879 | $63.49 | $63.50 | $63.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $211.32 | 6.186% | $224.3923 | $224.39 | $224.40 | $224.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $39.97 | 6.259% | $42.4717 | $42.47 | $42.45 | $42.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,090.81 | $1,181.6536 | $1,181.65 | $1,181.60 | $1,181.80 | |