| 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 | $217.44 | 7.226% | $233.1522 | $233.15 | $233.15 | $233.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $188.68 | 5.788% | $199.6008 | $199.60 | $199.60 | $199.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $88.71 | 5.106% | $93.2395 | $93.24 | $93.25 | $93.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $176.70 | 5.336% | $186.1287 | $186.13 | $186.15 | $186.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.60 | 10.625% | $9.5138 | $9.51 | $9.50 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $212.78 | 6.756% | $227.1554 | $227.16 | $227.15 | $227.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $128.29 | 6.512% | $136.6442 | $136.64 | $136.65 | $136.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,021.20 | $1,085.4346 | $1,085.43 | $1,085.45 | $1,085.40 | |