| 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 | $218.30 | 7.392% | $234.4367 | $234.44 | $234.45 | $234.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.71 | 3.340% | $149.5433 | $149.54 | $149.55 | $149.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $179.76 | 3.210% | $185.5303 | $185.53 | $185.55 | $185.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $139.40 | 9.261% | $152.3098 | $152.31 | $152.30 | $152.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $102.33 | 7.576% | $110.0825 | $110.08 | $110.10 | $110.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $53.41 | 13.549% | $60.6465 | $60.65 | $60.65 | $60.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $191.34 | 9.445% | $209.4121 | $209.41 | $209.40 | $209.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,029.25 | $1,101.9612 | $1,101.96 | $1,102.00 | $1,101.80 | |