| 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 | $217.86 | 6.125% | $231.2039 | $231.20 | $231.20 | $231.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $106.58 | 8.255% | $115.3782 | $115.38 | $115.40 | $115.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $227.71 | 10.577% | $251.7949 | $251.79 | $251.80 | $251.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.40 | 12.797% | $18.4987 | $18.50 | $18.50 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $46.74 | 10.788% | $51.7823 | $51.78 | $51.80 | $51.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $133.60 | 7.144% | $143.1444 | $143.14 | $143.15 | $143.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $209.84 | 12.851% | $236.8065 | $236.81 | $236.80 | $236.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $958.73 | $1,048.6089 | $1,048.60 | $1,048.65 | $1,048.60 | |