| 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 | $217.87 | 5.376% | $229.5827 | $229.58 | $229.60 | $229.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $118.91 | 9.516% | $130.2255 | $130.23 | $130.25 | $130.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $177.44 | 10.510% | $196.0889 | $196.09 | $196.10 | $196.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $44.26 | 13.179% | $50.093 | $50.09 | $50.10 | $50.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.45 | 7.556% | $184.4048 | $184.40 | $184.40 | $184.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $102.84 | 13.654% | $116.8818 | $116.88 | $116.90 | $116.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $39.58 | 3.476% | $40.9558 | $40.96 | $40.95 | $41.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $872.35 | $948.2325 | $948.23 | $948.30 | $948.30 | |