| 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 | $214.29 | 10.351% | $236.4712 | $236.47 | $236.45 | $236.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $126.45 | 8.672% | $137.4157 | $137.42 | $137.40 | $137.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.38 | 3.808% | $81.3647 | $81.36 | $81.35 | $81.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $220.77 | 13.817% | $251.2738 | $251.27 | $251.25 | $251.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $184.93 | 4.348% | $192.9708 | $192.97 | $192.95 | $193.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.30 | 5.178% | $6.6262 | $6.63 | $6.65 | $6.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $207.97 | 6.728% | $221.9622 | $221.96 | $221.95 | $222.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,039.09 | $1,128.0846 | $1,128.08 | $1,128.00 | $1,128.20 | |