| 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 | $212.94 | 8.848% | $231.7809 | $231.78 | $231.80 | $231.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $164.41 | 10.818% | $182.1959 | $182.20 | $182.20 | $182.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $173.89 | 3.687% | $180.3013 | $180.30 | $180.30 | $180.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $97.41 | 13.103% | $110.1736 | $110.17 | $110.15 | $110.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $70.29 | 12.326% | $78.9539 | $78.95 | $78.95 | $79.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $19.40 | 12.331% | $21.7922 | $21.79 | $21.80 | $21.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.25 | 9.152% | $269.8783 | $269.88 | $269.90 | $269.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $985.59 | $1,075.0761 | $1,075.07 | $1,075.10 | $1,075.20 | |