| 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 | $214.99 | 7.688% | $231.5184 | $231.52 | $231.50 | $231.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.56 | 7.221% | $171.0818 | $171.08 | $171.10 | $171.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $69.49 | 12.235% | $77.9921 | $77.99 | $78.00 | $78.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $145.70 | 12.209% | $163.4885 | $163.49 | $163.50 | $163.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.46 | 4.326% | $19.2586 | $19.26 | $19.25 | $19.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $167.70 | 10.788% | $185.7915 | $185.79 | $185.80 | $185.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $227.52 | 8.244% | $246.2767 | $246.28 | $246.30 | $246.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,003.42 | $1,095.4076 | $1,095.41 | $1,095.45 | $1,095.50 | |