| 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 | $218.82 | 5.285% | $230.3846 | $230.38 | $230.40 | $230.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $125.50 | 7.246% | $134.5937 | $134.59 | $134.60 | $134.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $135.63 | 9.673% | $148.7495 | $148.75 | $148.75 | $148.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $108.36 | 4.239% | $112.9534 | $112.95 | $112.95 | $113.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $82.32 | 6.197% | $87.4214 | $87.42 | $87.40 | $87.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $218.44 | 12.381% | $245.4851 | $245.49 | $245.50 | $245.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.56 | 12.318% | $88.237 | $88.24 | $88.25 | $88.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $967.63 | $1,047.8247 | $1,047.82 | $1,047.85 | $1,047.80 | |