| 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 | $212.50 | 6.418% | $226.1383 | $226.14 | $226.15 | $226.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.30 | 10.323% | $75.3506 | $75.35 | $75.35 | $75.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $164.43 | 9.104% | $179.3997 | $179.40 | $179.40 | $179.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $225.41 | 12.117% | $252.7229 | $252.72 | $252.70 | $252.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $62.83 | 12.144% | $70.4601 | $70.46 | $70.45 | $70.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $104.97 | 4.455% | $109.6464 | $109.65 | $109.65 | $109.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $169.46 | 3.643% | $175.6334 | $175.63 | $175.65 | $175.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,007.90 | $1,089.3514 | $1,089.35 | $1,089.35 | $1,089.30 | |