| 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 | $225.81 | 4.181% | $235.2511 | $235.25 | $235.25 | $235.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $107.88 | 5.400% | $113.7055 | $113.71 | $113.70 | $113.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $214.30 | 9.725% | $235.1407 | $235.14 | $235.15 | $235.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $197.70 | 5.344% | $208.2651 | $208.27 | $208.25 | $208.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $100.54 | 13.353% | $113.9651 | $113.97 | $113.95 | $114.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $213.78 | 9.865% | $234.8694 | $234.87 | $234.85 | $234.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $27.82 | 7.183% | $29.8183 | $29.82 | $29.80 | $29.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,087.83 | $1,171.0152 | $1,171.03 | $1,170.95 | $1,171.10 | |