| 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 | $210.85 | 9.347% | $230.5581 | $230.56 | $230.55 | $230.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.53 | 5.128% | $167.7107 | $167.71 | $167.70 | $167.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $79.42 | 4.576% | $83.0543 | $83.05 | $83.05 | $83.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $141.99 | 7.471% | $152.5981 | $152.60 | $152.60 | $152.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $227.69 | 13.498% | $258.4236 | $258.42 | $258.40 | $258.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $160.44 | 10.358% | $177.0584 | $177.06 | $177.05 | $177.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $61.76 | 7.669% | $66.4964 | $66.50 | $66.50 | $66.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,041.68 | $1,135.8996 | $1,135.90 | $1,135.85 | $1,136.00 | |