| 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 | $217.50 | 6.200% | $230.985 | $230.99 | $231.00 | $231.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $208.58 | 10.510% | $230.5018 | $230.50 | $230.50 | $230.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $241.89 | 13.808% | $275.2902 | $275.29 | $275.30 | $275.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $24.97 | 12.810% | $28.1687 | $28.17 | $28.15 | $28.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $38.29 | 7.201% | $41.0473 | $41.05 | $41.05 | $41.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.87 | 13.253% | $16.8407 | $16.84 | $16.85 | $16.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.48 | 7.229% | $261.0812 | $261.08 | $261.10 | $261.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $989.58 | $1,083.9149 | $1,083.92 | $1,083.95 | $1,083.90 | |