| 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 | $200.32 | 9.200% | $218.7494 | $218.75 | $218.75 | $218.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $241.73 | 4.760% | $253.2363 | $253.24 | $253.25 | $253.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $25.89 | 5.534% | $27.3228 | $27.32 | $27.30 | $27.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $24.37 | 10.210% | $26.8582 | $26.86 | $26.85 | $26.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $230.50 | 13.455% | $261.5138 | $261.51 | $261.50 | $261.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $121.32 | 13.448% | $137.6351 | $137.64 | $137.65 | $137.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $212.69 | 11.501% | $237.1515 | $237.15 | $237.15 | $237.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,056.82 | $1,162.4671 | $1,162.47 | $1,162.45 | $1,162.40 | |