| 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 | $205.32 | 11.734% | $229.4122 | $229.41 | $229.40 | $229.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $238.63 | 8.750% | $259.5101 | $259.51 | $259.50 | $259.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $207.32 | 4.833% | $217.3398 | $217.34 | $217.35 | $217.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $106.58 | 3.696% | $110.5192 | $110.52 | $110.50 | $110.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $236.49 | 8.680% | $257.0173 | $257.02 | $257.00 | $257.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.44 | 13.106% | $271.9521 | $271.95 | $271.95 | $272.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.43 | 9.182% | $260.3226 | $260.32 | $260.30 | $260.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,473.21 | $1,606.0733 | $1,606.07 | $1,606.00 | $1,606.00 | |