| 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 | $205.94 | 10.836% | $228.2557 | $228.26 | $228.25 | $228.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $197.38 | 6.125% | $209.4695 | $209.47 | $209.45 | $209.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $217.28 | 6.641% | $231.7096 | $231.71 | $231.70 | $231.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $65.64 | 13.392% | $74.4305 | $74.43 | $74.45 | $74.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $198.33 | 9.833% | $217.8318 | $217.83 | $217.85 | $217.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.30 | 10.135% | $38.8777 | $38.88 | $38.90 | $38.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $108.53 | 8.830% | $118.1132 | $118.11 | $118.10 | $118.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,028.40 | $1,118.6880 | $1,118.69 | $1,118.70 | $1,118.70 | |