| 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 | $101.80 | 6.356% | $108.2704 | $108.27 | $108.25 | $108.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $203.56 | 8.750% | $221.3715 | $221.37 | $221.35 | $221.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.32 | 8.468% | $256.3316 | $256.33 | $256.35 | $256.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $208.64 | 8.743% | $226.8814 | $226.88 | $226.90 | $226.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.36 | 10.598% | $268.0453 | $268.05 | $268.05 | $268.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.95 | 6.634% | $266.5317 | $266.53 | $266.55 | $266.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $199.98 | 11.438% | $222.8537 | $222.85 | $222.85 | $222.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,442.61 | $1,570.2856 | $1,570.28 | $1,570.30 | $1,570.30 | |