| 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 | $211.94 | 8.168% | $229.2513 | $229.25 | $229.25 | $229.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $66.90 | 7.282% | $71.7717 | $71.77 | $71.75 | $71.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $223.45 | 5.125% | $234.9018 | $234.90 | $234.90 | $234.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $200.35 | 8.855% | $218.091 | $218.09 | $218.10 | $218.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.93 | 10.850% | $11.0074 | $11.01 | $11.00 | $11.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $191.84 | 8.135% | $207.4462 | $207.45 | $207.45 | $207.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $73.39 | 7.502% | $78.8957 | $78.90 | $78.90 | $78.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $977.80 | $1,051.3651 | $1,051.37 | $1,051.35 | $1,051.40 | |