| 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 | $204.32 | 8.455% | $221.5953 | $221.60 | $221.60 | $221.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $217.52 | 7.623% | $234.1015 | $234.10 | $234.10 | $234.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.57 | 13.256% | $261.1344 | $261.13 | $261.15 | $261.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $175.28 | 5.384% | $184.7171 | $184.72 | $184.70 | $184.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $110.35 | 11.839% | $123.4143 | $123.41 | $123.40 | $123.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $92.78 | 4.806% | $97.239 | $97.24 | $97.25 | $97.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $147.91 | 10.411% | $163.3089 | $163.31 | $163.30 | $163.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,178.73 | $1,285.5105 | $1,285.51 | $1,285.50 | $1,285.40 | |