| 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 | $204.99 | 6.441% | $218.1934 | $218.19 | $218.20 | $218.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $107.86 | 12.133% | $120.9467 | $120.95 | $120.95 | $120.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $143.34 | 8.695% | $155.8034 | $155.80 | $155.80 | $155.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $99.54 | 7.231% | $106.7377 | $106.74 | $106.75 | $106.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.44 | 5.308% | $260.5741 | $260.57 | $260.55 | $260.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $85.51 | 12.770% | $96.4296 | $96.43 | $96.45 | $96.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.54 | 7.870% | $270.2575 | $270.26 | $270.25 | $270.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,139.22 | $1,228.9424 | $1,228.94 | $1,228.95 | $1,228.90 | |