| 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 | $205.28 | 11.719% | $229.3368 | $229.34 | $229.35 | $229.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.58 | 5.741% | $181.4304 | $181.43 | $181.45 | $181.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $40.71 | 6.300% | $43.2747 | $43.27 | $43.25 | $43.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.64 | 3.457% | $259.3046 | $259.30 | $259.30 | $259.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $54.46 | 5.655% | $57.5397 | $57.54 | $57.55 | $57.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $201.27 | 8.544% | $218.4665 | $218.47 | $218.45 | $218.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $219.90 | 10.225% | $242.3848 | $242.38 | $242.40 | $242.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,143.84 | $1,231.7375 | $1,231.73 | $1,231.75 | $1,231.70 | |