| 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 | $211.25 | 9.525% | $231.3716 | $231.37 | $231.35 | $231.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $29.44 | 4.553% | $30.7804 | $30.78 | $30.80 | $30.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $18.95 | 7.430% | $20.358 | $20.36 | $20.35 | $20.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.49 | 10.554% | $240.4439 | $240.44 | $240.45 | $240.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $207.80 | 10.765% | $230.1697 | $230.17 | $230.15 | $230.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $186.74 | 12.296% | $209.7016 | $209.70 | $209.70 | $209.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $66.54 | 10.348% | $73.4256 | $73.43 | $73.45 | $73.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $938.21 | $1,036.2508 | $1,036.25 | $1,036.25 | $1,036.30 | |