| 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 | $218.34 | 6.185% | $231.8443 | $231.84 | $231.85 | $231.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $241.84 | 11.828% | $270.4448 | $270.44 | $270.45 | $270.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $138.70 | 11.467% | $154.6047 | $154.60 | $154.60 | $154.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $182.37 | 4.564% | $190.6934 | $190.69 | $190.70 | $190.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $98.67 | 10.520% | $109.0501 | $109.05 | $109.05 | $109.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $219.77 | 7.363% | $235.9517 | $235.95 | $235.95 | $236.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $171.82 | 10.274% | $189.4728 | $189.47 | $189.45 | $189.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,271.51 | $1,382.0618 | $1,382.04 | $1,382.05 | $1,382.10 | |