| 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 | $211.53 | 8.192% | $228.8585 | $228.86 | $228.85 | $228.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.82 | 11.781% | $86.988 | $86.99 | $87.00 | $87.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $243.25 | 5.268% | $256.0644 | $256.06 | $256.05 | $256.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $164.30 | 9.500% | $179.9085 | $179.91 | $179.90 | $179.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $196.82 | 4.143% | $204.9743 | $204.97 | $204.95 | $205.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $133.84 | 3.646% | $138.7198 | $138.72 | $138.70 | $138.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $118.64 | 7.479% | $127.5131 | $127.51 | $127.50 | $127.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,146.20 | $1,223.0266 | $1,223.02 | $1,222.95 | $1,223.10 | |