| 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 | $201.52 | 13.159% | $228.038 | $228.04 | $228.05 | $228.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $67.79 | 8.407% | $73.4891 | $73.49 | $73.50 | $73.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $62.42 | 12.451% | $70.1919 | $70.19 | $70.20 | $70.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.31 | 5.391% | $15.0815 | $15.08 | $15.10 | $15.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $73.63 | 12.846% | $83.0885 | $83.09 | $83.10 | $83.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $58.45 | 4.333% | $60.9826 | $60.98 | $61.00 | $61.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $171.39 | 9.477% | $187.6326 | $187.63 | $187.65 | $187.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $649.51 | $718.5042 | $718.50 | $718.60 | $718.50 | |