| 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 | $212.92 | 7.228% | $228.3099 | $228.31 | $228.30 | $228.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.87 | 7.626% | $38.6054 | $38.61 | $38.60 | $38.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $135.25 | 11.533% | $150.8484 | $150.85 | $150.85 | $150.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $239.78 | 13.745% | $272.7378 | $272.74 | $272.75 | $272.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $160.57 | 7.578% | $172.738 | $172.74 | $172.75 | $172.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $90.28 | 8.805% | $98.2292 | $98.23 | $98.25 | $98.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $162.30 | 9.536% | $177.7769 | $177.78 | $177.80 | $177.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,036.97 | $1,139.2456 | $1,139.26 | $1,139.30 | $1,139.10 | |