| 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 | $218.62 | 4.675% | $228.8405 | $228.84 | $228.85 | $228.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $170.38 | 5.506% | $179.7611 | $179.76 | $179.75 | $179.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $132.66 | 7.205% | $142.2182 | $142.22 | $142.20 | $142.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $203.75 | 9.522% | $223.1511 | $223.15 | $223.15 | $223.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $120.51 | 8.506% | $130.7606 | $130.76 | $130.75 | $130.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $95.77 | 11.205% | $106.501 | $106.50 | $106.50 | $106.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $30.83 | 12.652% | $34.7306 | $34.73 | $34.75 | $34.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $972.52 | $1,045.9631 | $1,045.96 | $1,045.95 | $1,046.00 | |