| 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 | $206.87 | 5.495% | $218.2375 | $218.24 | $218.25 | $218.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $217.91 | 5.756% | $230.4529 | $230.45 | $230.45 | $230.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $97.60 | 8.673% | $106.0648 | $106.06 | $106.05 | $106.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.46 | 4.580% | $37.0841 | $37.08 | $37.10 | $37.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $234.52 | 12.638% | $264.1586 | $264.16 | $264.15 | $264.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $81.29 | 3.290% | $83.9644 | $83.96 | $83.95 | $84.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $150.45 | 11.196% | $167.2944 | $167.29 | $167.30 | $167.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,024.10 | $1,107.2567 | $1,107.24 | $1,107.25 | $1,107.40 | |