| 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 | $214.52 | 6.760% | $229.0216 | $229.02 | $229.00 | $229.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $127.39 | 4.455% | $133.0652 | $133.07 | $133.05 | $133.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.98 | 7.711% | $248.7909 | $248.79 | $248.80 | $248.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.86 | 5.155% | $45.0694 | $45.07 | $45.05 | $45.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $191.82 | 12.695% | $216.1715 | $216.17 | $216.15 | $216.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.62 | 12.770% | $281.4965 | $281.50 | $281.50 | $281.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $38.82 | 8.849% | $42.2552 | $42.26 | $42.25 | $42.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,096.01 | $1,195.8703 | $1,195.88 | $1,195.80 | $1,196.00 | |