| 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 | $203.47 | 12.179% | $228.2506 | $228.25 | $228.25 | $228.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $128.64 | 6.843% | $137.4428 | $137.44 | $137.45 | $137.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $68.47 | 13.115% | $77.4498 | $77.45 | $77.45 | $77.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $203.64 | 13.155% | $230.4288 | $230.43 | $230.45 | $230.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $70.87 | 13.348% | $80.3297 | $80.33 | $80.35 | $80.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $171.31 | 9.206% | $187.0808 | $187.08 | $187.10 | $187.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $153.69 | 9.617% | $168.4704 | $168.47 | $168.45 | $168.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.09 | $1,109.4529 | $1,109.45 | $1,109.50 | $1,109.40 | |