| 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 | $201.50 | 7.815% | $217.2472 | $217.25 | $217.25 | $217.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $215.48 | 12.625% | $242.6844 | $242.68 | $242.70 | $242.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $95.65 | 5.312% | $100.7309 | $100.73 | $100.75 | $100.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $218.66 | 5.233% | $230.1025 | $230.10 | $230.10 | $230.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $129.39 | 7.163% | $138.6582 | $138.66 | $138.65 | $138.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $126.98 | 3.387% | $131.2808 | $131.28 | $131.30 | $131.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $54.60 | 13.433% | $61.9344 | $61.93 | $61.95 | $61.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,042.26 | $1,122.6384 | $1,122.63 | $1,122.70 | $1,122.60 | |