| 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 | $218.78 | 5.699% | $231.2483 | $231.25 | $231.25 | $231.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $103.81 | 6.521% | $110.5795 | $110.58 | $110.60 | $110.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $76.62 | 11.425% | $85.3738 | $85.37 | $85.35 | $85.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $117.93 | 6.662% | $125.7865 | $125.79 | $125.80 | $125.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $72.29 | 11.145% | $80.3467 | $80.35 | $80.35 | $80.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $102.66 | 13.743% | $116.7686 | $116.77 | $116.75 | $116.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.98 | 9.261% | $256.7415 | $256.74 | $256.75 | $256.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $927.07 | $1,006.8449 | $1,006.85 | $1,006.85 | $1,006.80 | |