| 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 | $220.71 | 5.175% | $232.1317 | $232.13 | $232.15 | $232.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $214.39 | 12.375% | $240.9208 | $240.92 | $240.90 | $240.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $37.50 | 12.641% | $42.2404 | $42.24 | $42.25 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $224.80 | 11.726% | $251.16 | $251.16 | $251.15 | $251.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $137.66 | 9.522% | $150.768 | $150.77 | $150.75 | $150.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $68.58 | 5.252% | $72.1818 | $72.18 | $72.20 | $72.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $33.99 | 5.109% | $35.7265 | $35.73 | $35.75 | $35.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $937.63 | $1,025.1292 | $1,025.13 | $1,025.15 | $1,025.10 | |