| 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 | $201.60 | 8.369% | $218.4719 | $218.47 | $218.45 | $218.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $241.63 | 12.437% | $271.6815 | $271.68 | $271.70 | $271.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $183.91 | 10.533% | $203.2812 | $203.28 | $203.30 | $203.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $116.96 | 11.325% | $130.2057 | $130.21 | $130.20 | $130.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $218.62 | 13.500% | $248.1337 | $248.13 | $248.15 | $248.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.65 | 3.389% | $5.8415 | $5.84 | $5.85 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $42.93 | 7.709% | $46.2395 | $46.24 | $46.25 | $46.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,011.30 | $1,123.8550 | $1,123.85 | $1,123.90 | $1,123.80 | |