| 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 | $218.98 | 5.717% | $231.4991 | $231.50 | $231.50 | $231.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $94.75 | 5.840% | $100.2834 | $100.28 | $100.30 | $100.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $228.74 | 6.293% | $243.1346 | $243.13 | $243.15 | $243.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $244.98 | 4.291% | $255.4921 | $255.49 | $255.50 | $255.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $98.58 | 9.545% | $107.9895 | $107.99 | $108.00 | $108.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $220.44 | 6.351% | $234.4401 | $234.44 | $234.45 | $234.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $27.82 | 11.191% | $30.9333 | $30.93 | $30.95 | $30.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,134.29 | $1,203.7721 | $1,203.76 | $1,203.85 | $1,203.70 | |