| 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 | $205.25 | 5.842% | $217.2407 | $217.24 | $217.25 | $217.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $90.91 | 9.250% | $99.3192 | $99.32 | $99.30 | $99.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $199.77 | 11.656% | $223.0552 | $223.06 | $223.05 | $223.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $24.46 | 6.437% | $26.0345 | $26.03 | $26.05 | $26.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $122.36 | 12.131% | $137.2035 | $137.20 | $137.20 | $137.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $171.93 | 10.717% | $190.3557 | $190.36 | $190.35 | $190.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $216.79 | 5.523% | $228.7633 | $228.76 | $228.75 | $228.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,031.47 | $1,121.9721 | $1,121.97 | $1,121.95 | $1,122.00 | |