| 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 | $219.42 | 6.125% | $232.8595 | $232.86 | $232.85 | $232.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $121.30 | 9.339% | $132.6282 | $132.63 | $132.65 | $132.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $178.78 | 7.502% | $192.1921 | $192.19 | $192.20 | $192.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $92.53 | 11.766% | $103.4171 | $103.42 | $103.40 | $103.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $243.83 | 12.816% | $275.0793 | $275.08 | $275.10 | $275.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $69.65 | 8.230% | $75.3822 | $75.38 | $75.40 | $75.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $211.29 | 3.103% | $217.8463 | $217.85 | $217.85 | $217.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,136.80 | $1,229.4047 | $1,229.41 | $1,229.45 | $1,229.40 | |