| 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 | $209.95 | 8.815% | $228.4571 | $228.46 | $228.45 | $228.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.94 | 10.349% | $39.6594 | $39.66 | $39.65 | $39.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.97 | 10.139% | $231.2589 | $231.26 | $231.25 | $231.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $212.75 | 3.256% | $219.6771 | $219.68 | $219.70 | $219.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $241.60 | 6.767% | $257.9491 | $257.95 | $257.95 | $257.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $26.31 | 3.864% | $27.3266 | $27.33 | $27.35 | $27.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $87.30 | 4.706% | $91.4083 | $91.41 | $91.40 | $91.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,023.82 | $1,095.7365 | $1,095.75 | $1,095.75 | $1,095.80 | |