| 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 | $212.30 | 7.500% | $228.2225 | $228.22 | $228.20 | $228.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $181.76 | 11.372% | $202.4297 | $202.43 | $202.45 | $202.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $92.81 | 7.260% | $99.548 | $99.55 | $99.55 | $99.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $124.50 | 12.819% | $140.4597 | $140.46 | $140.45 | $140.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $93.93 | 7.536% | $101.0086 | $101.01 | $101.00 | $101.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $47.67 | 7.441% | $51.2171 | $51.22 | $51.20 | $51.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $216.47 | 8.255% | $234.3396 | $234.34 | $234.35 | $234.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $969.44 | $1,057.2252 | $1,057.23 | $1,057.20 | $1,057.10 | |