| 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 | $215.67 | 5.810% | $228.2004 | $228.20 | $228.20 | $228.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $203.46 | 10.711% | $225.2526 | $225.25 | $225.25 | $225.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $183.29 | 12.522% | $206.2416 | $206.24 | $206.25 | $206.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $145.99 | 7.109% | $156.3684 | $156.37 | $156.35 | $156.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $109.78 | 7.741% | $118.2781 | $118.28 | $118.30 | $118.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.51 | 9.824% | $254.2535 | $254.25 | $254.25 | $254.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $114.80 | 5.263% | $120.8419 | $120.84 | $120.85 | $120.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,204.50 | $1,309.4365 | $1,309.43 | $1,309.45 | $1,309.50 | |