| 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 | $234.57 | 8.635% | $254.8251 | $254.83 | $254.85 | $254.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $185.80 | 10.346% | $205.0229 | $205.02 | $205.00 | $205.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $85.73 | 11.376% | $95.4826 | $95.48 | $95.50 | $95.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.42 | 8.677% | $141.7365 | $141.74 | $141.75 | $141.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.55 | 3.470% | $236.4807 | $236.48 | $236.50 | $236.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $55.66 | 13.493% | $63.1702 | $63.17 | $63.15 | $63.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $216.60 | 6.537% | $230.7591 | $230.76 | $230.75 | $230.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,137.33 | $1,227.4771 | $1,227.48 | $1,227.50 | $1,227.50 | |