| 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 | $210.75 | 9.214% | $230.1685 | $230.17 | $230.15 | $230.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.86 | 4.604% | $79.3526 | $79.35 | $79.35 | $79.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $79.28 | 8.699% | $86.1766 | $86.18 | $86.20 | $86.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $245.53 | 10.593% | $271.539 | $271.54 | $271.55 | $271.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $187.51 | 13.674% | $213.1501 | $213.15 | $213.15 | $213.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $95.81 | 12.318% | $107.6119 | $107.61 | $107.60 | $107.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $164.57 | 11.653% | $183.7473 | $183.75 | $183.75 | $183.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,059.31 | $1,171.7460 | $1,171.75 | $1,171.75 | $1,171.80 | |