| 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 | $206.87 | 5.776% | $218.8188 | $218.82 | $218.80 | $218.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $133.26 | 11.865% | $149.0713 | $149.07 | $149.05 | $149.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $27.30 | 6.503% | $29.0753 | $29.08 | $29.10 | $29.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $124.53 | 9.515% | $136.379 | $136.38 | $136.40 | $136.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $230.89 | 5.758% | $244.1846 | $244.18 | $244.20 | $244.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $139.44 | 6.464% | $148.4534 | $148.45 | $148.45 | $148.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $33.61 | 12.113% | $37.6812 | $37.68 | $37.70 | $37.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $895.90 | $963.6636 | $963.66 | $963.70 | $963.80 | |