| 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 | $218.73 | 5.684% | $231.1626 | $231.16 | $231.15 | $231.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $101.48 | 7.590% | $109.1823 | $109.18 | $109.20 | $109.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $77.85 | 3.159% | $80.3093 | $80.31 | $80.30 | $80.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $206.77 | 4.633% | $216.3497 | $216.35 | $216.35 | $216.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.26 | 13.711% | $283.436 | $283.44 | $283.45 | $283.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $71.93 | 11.432% | $80.153 | $80.15 | $80.15 | $80.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $172.31 | 9.704% | $189.031 | $189.03 | $189.05 | $189.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,098.33 | $1,189.6239 | $1,189.62 | $1,189.65 | $1,189.60 | |