| 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 | $214.25 | 7.404% | $230.1131 | $230.11 | $230.10 | $230.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $86.66 | 12.453% | $97.4518 | $97.45 | $97.45 | $97.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $158.39 | 8.814% | $172.3505 | $172.35 | $172.35 | $172.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $206.54 | 12.195% | $231.7276 | $231.73 | $231.75 | $231.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $203.39 | 12.656% | $229.131 | $229.13 | $229.15 | $229.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $87.58 | 5.464% | $92.3654 | $92.37 | $92.35 | $92.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $192.82 | 13.512% | $218.8738 | $218.87 | $218.85 | $218.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,149.63 | $1,272.0132 | $1,272.01 | $1,272.00 | $1,272.10 | |