| 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 | $230.38 | 8.125% | $249.0984 | $249.10 | $249.10 | $249.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $124.41 | 11.837% | $139.1364 | $139.14 | $139.15 | $139.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $90.50 | 9.869% | $99.4314 | $99.43 | $99.45 | $99.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $162.67 | 8.527% | $176.5409 | $176.54 | $176.55 | $176.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $174.40 | 11.351% | $194.1961 | $194.20 | $194.20 | $194.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $210.66 | 8.226% | $227.9889 | $227.99 | $228.00 | $228.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $37.36 | 4.784% | $39.1473 | $39.15 | $39.15 | $39.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,030.38 | $1,125.5394 | $1,125.55 | $1,125.60 | $1,125.40 | |