| 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 | $217.90 | 5.208% | $229.2482 | $229.25 | $229.25 | $229.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $216.73 | 7.664% | $233.3402 | $233.34 | $233.35 | $233.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $86.92 | 13.836% | $98.9463 | $98.95 | $98.95 | $98.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $60.53 | 9.451% | $66.2507 | $66.25 | $66.25 | $66.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $230.28 | 13.351% | $261.0247 | $261.02 | $261.00 | $261.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $151.59 | 13.444% | $171.9698 | $171.97 | $171.95 | $172.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $7.96 | 3.840% | $8.2657 | $8.27 | $8.25 | $8.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $971.91 | $1,069.0456 | $1,069.05 | $1,069.00 | $1,069.00 | |