| 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 | $212.50 | 7.398% | $228.2208 | $228.22 | $228.20 | $228.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $221.56 | 7.540% | $238.2656 | $238.27 | $238.25 | $238.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $62.91 | 4.501% | $65.7416 | $65.74 | $65.75 | $65.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $240.73 | 12.360% | $270.4842 | $270.48 | $270.50 | $270.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $50.37 | 6.585% | $53.6869 | $53.69 | $53.70 | $53.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $110.83 | 8.341% | $120.0743 | $120.07 | $120.05 | $120.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $175.34 | 8.320% | $189.9283 | $189.93 | $189.95 | $189.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,074.24 | $1,166.4017 | $1,166.40 | $1,166.40 | $1,166.40 | |