| 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 | $208.68 | 10.405% | $230.3932 | $230.39 | $230.40 | $230.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $233.39 | 6.800% | $249.2605 | $249.26 | $249.25 | $249.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $128.91 | 4.308% | $134.4634 | $134.46 | $134.45 | $134.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.87 | 3.388% | $135.3039 | $135.30 | $135.30 | $135.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $87.28 | 4.441% | $91.1561 | $91.16 | $91.15 | $91.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $24.51 | 7.159% | $26.2647 | $26.26 | $26.25 | $26.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $203.94 | 8.628% | $221.5359 | $221.54 | $221.55 | $221.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,017.58 | $1,088.3777 | $1,088.37 | $1,088.35 | $1,088.50 | |