| 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 | $214.54 | 6.392% | $228.2534 | $228.25 | $228.25 | $228.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $234.65 | 11.553% | $261.7591 | $261.76 | $261.75 | $261.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $196.91 | 7.696% | $212.0642 | $212.06 | $212.05 | $212.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.92 | 6.798% | $19.1382 | $19.14 | $19.15 | $19.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $189.73 | 7.177% | $203.3469 | $203.35 | $203.35 | $203.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $71.64 | 11.634% | $79.9746 | $79.97 | $79.95 | $80.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.41 | 9.125% | $173.9562 | $173.96 | $173.95 | $174.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,084.80 | $1,178.4926 | $1,178.49 | $1,178.45 | $1,178.60 | |