| 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 | $209.55 | 9.387% | $229.2205 | $229.22 | $229.20 | $229.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $236.58 | 8.843% | $257.5008 | $257.50 | $257.50 | $257.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $164.55 | 10.829% | $182.3691 | $182.37 | $182.35 | $182.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.79 | 11.225% | $145.4712 | $145.47 | $145.45 | $145.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $54.80 | 8.396% | $59.401 | $59.40 | $59.40 | $59.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $21.38 | 5.128% | $22.4764 | $22.48 | $22.50 | $22.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.65 | 12.720% | $257.7343 | $257.73 | $257.75 | $257.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,046.30 | $1,154.1733 | $1,154.17 | $1,154.15 | $1,154.20 | |