| 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 | $212.78 | 8.630% | $231.1429 | $231.14 | $231.15 | $231.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $115.54 | 8.821% | $125.7318 | $125.73 | $125.75 | $125.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $189.47 | 13.631% | $215.2967 | $215.30 | $215.30 | $215.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $155.58 | 3.707% | $161.3474 | $161.35 | $161.35 | $161.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $184.92 | 6.184% | $196.3555 | $196.36 | $196.35 | $196.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $225.30 | 7.422% | $242.0218 | $242.02 | $242.00 | $242.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $107.42 | 8.640% | $116.7011 | $116.70 | $116.70 | $116.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,191.01 | $1,288.5972 | $1,288.60 | $1,288.60 | $1,288.50 | |