| 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 | $217.60 | 5.800% | $230.2208 | $230.22 | $230.20 | $230.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.61 | 5.425% | $146.1296 | $146.13 | $146.15 | $146.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $217.74 | 5.389% | $229.474 | $229.47 | $229.45 | $229.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $23.72 | 10.844% | $26.2922 | $26.29 | $26.30 | $26.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.29 | 13.805% | $16.2627 | $16.26 | $16.25 | $16.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $221.82 | 11.562% | $247.4668 | $247.47 | $247.45 | $247.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $190.96 | 10.768% | $211.5226 | $211.52 | $211.50 | $211.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,024.74 | $1,107.3687 | $1,107.36 | $1,107.30 | $1,107.40 | |