| 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 | $214.38 | 5.520% | $226.2138 | $226.21 | $226.20 | $226.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.82 | 12.408% | $181.8986 | $181.90 | $181.90 | $181.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $188.43 | 5.111% | $198.0607 | $198.06 | $198.05 | $198.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $115.78 | 7.503% | $124.467 | $124.47 | $124.45 | $124.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $236.79 | 8.763% | $257.5399 | $257.54 | $257.55 | $257.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.48 | 13.662% | $8.5019 | $8.50 | $8.50 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $59.38 | 7.859% | $64.0467 | $64.05 | $64.05 | $64.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $984.06 | $1,060.7286 | $1,060.73 | $1,060.70 | $1,060.70 | |