| 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 | $211.27 | 8.775% | $229.8089 | $229.81 | $229.80 | $229.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $203.32 | 5.382% | $214.2627 | $214.26 | $214.25 | $214.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $64.58 | 13.708% | $73.4326 | $73.43 | $73.45 | $73.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $135.81 | 4.253% | $141.586 | $141.59 | $141.60 | $141.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $178.97 | 5.758% | $189.2751 | $189.28 | $189.30 | $189.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $69.56 | 6.351% | $73.9778 | $73.98 | $74.00 | $74.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $28.99 | 9.318% | $31.6913 | $31.69 | $31.70 | $31.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $892.50 | $954.0344 | $954.04 | $954.10 | $954.10 | |