| 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 | $203.32 | 12.384% | $228.4991 | $228.50 | $228.50 | $228.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $223.30 | 6.458% | $237.7207 | $237.72 | $237.70 | $237.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $133.51 | 7.593% | $143.6474 | $143.65 | $143.65 | $143.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $20.34 | 3.869% | $21.127 | $21.13 | $21.15 | $21.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $191.29 | 11.862% | $213.9808 | $213.98 | $214.00 | $214.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $66.52 | 12.722% | $74.9827 | $74.98 | $75.00 | $75.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $54.52 | 7.724% | $58.7311 | $58.73 | $58.75 | $58.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $892.80 | $978.6888 | $978.69 | $978.75 | $978.60 | |