| 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 | $209.87 | 9.683% | $230.1917 | $230.19 | $230.20 | $230.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $118.46 | 11.165% | $131.6861 | $131.69 | $131.70 | $131.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $219.51 | 13.213% | $248.5139 | $248.51 | $248.50 | $248.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $115.35 | 8.557% | $125.2205 | $125.22 | $125.20 | $125.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $236.62 | 13.128% | $267.6835 | $267.68 | $267.70 | $267.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $56.75 | 4.125% | $59.0909 | $59.09 | $59.10 | $59.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $209.40 | 3.122% | $215.9375 | $215.94 | $215.95 | $215.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,165.96 | $1,278.3241 | $1,278.32 | $1,278.35 | $1,278.30 | |