| 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 | $215.98 | 3.806% | $224.2002 | $224.20 | $224.20 | $224.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.71 | 13.185% | $161.5263 | $161.53 | $161.55 | $161.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.42 | 11.774% | $275.4335 | $275.43 | $275.45 | $275.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.66 | 10.303% | $39.334 | $39.33 | $39.35 | $39.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $23.39 | 3.199% | $24.1382 | $24.14 | $24.15 | $24.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $187.48 | 12.576% | $211.0575 | $211.06 | $211.05 | $211.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $150.54 | 8.620% | $163.5165 | $163.52 | $163.50 | $163.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,002.18 | $1,099.2062 | $1,099.21 | $1,099.25 | $1,099.10 | |