| 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 | $210.59 | 8.871% | $229.2714 | $229.27 | $229.25 | $229.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $207.48 | 7.219% | $222.458 | $222.46 | $222.45 | $222.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $210.37 | 13.491% | $238.751 | $238.75 | $238.75 | $238.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $176.99 | 9.479% | $193.7669 | $193.77 | $193.75 | $193.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $123.93 | 5.503% | $130.7499 | $130.75 | $130.75 | $130.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $97.88 | 8.422% | $106.1235 | $106.12 | $106.10 | $106.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $164.48 | 13.802% | $187.1815 | $187.18 | $187.20 | $187.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,191.72 | $1,308.3022 | $1,308.30 | $1,308.25 | $1,308.40 | |