| 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 | $216.37 | 5.528% | $228.3309 | $228.33 | $228.35 | $228.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $188.81 | 4.346% | $197.0157 | $197.02 | $197.00 | $197.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $97.47 | 8.381% | $105.639 | $105.64 | $105.65 | $105.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $63.75 | 10.493% | $70.4393 | $70.44 | $70.45 | $70.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $134.35 | 9.440% | $147.0326 | $147.03 | $147.05 | $147.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $109.48 | 13.705% | $124.4842 | $124.48 | $124.50 | $124.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.89 | 13.645% | $268.0772 | $268.08 | $268.10 | $268.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,046.12 | $1,141.0189 | $1,141.02 | $1,141.10 | $1,140.90 | |