| 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 | $221.28 | 6.445% | $235.5415 | $235.54 | $235.55 | $235.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $200.35 | 7.278% | $214.9315 | $214.93 | $214.95 | $214.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $89.40 | 7.202% | $95.8386 | $95.84 | $95.85 | $95.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $54.42 | 12.809% | $61.3907 | $61.39 | $61.40 | $61.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $176.75 | 12.612% | $199.0417 | $199.04 | $199.05 | $199.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.28 | 10.280% | $38.9068 | $38.91 | $38.90 | $38.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.35 | 13.368% | $263.4105 | $263.41 | $263.40 | $263.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,009.83 | $1,109.0613 | $1,109.06 | $1,109.10 | $1,108.90 | |