| 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 | $214.70 | 6.318% | $228.2647 | $228.26 | $228.25 | $228.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $192.33 | 5.300% | $202.5235 | $202.52 | $202.50 | $202.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $88.69 | 12.175% | $99.488 | $99.49 | $99.50 | $99.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $239.33 | 5.790% | $253.1872 | $253.19 | $253.20 | $253.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $101.97 | 11.423% | $113.618 | $113.62 | $113.60 | $113.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $48.51 | 10.373% | $53.5419 | $53.54 | $53.55 | $53.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $118.51 | 9.389% | $129.6369 | $129.64 | $129.65 | $129.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,004.04 | $1,080.2602 | $1,080.26 | $1,080.25 | $1,080.20 | |