| 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 | $216.70 | 7.597% | $233.1627 | $233.16 | $233.15 | $233.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $217.65 | 6.811% | $232.4741 | $232.47 | $232.45 | $232.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $28.58 | 9.134% | $31.1905 | $31.19 | $31.20 | $31.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $188.65 | 5.178% | $198.4183 | $198.42 | $198.40 | $198.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.53 | 10.849% | $268.8421 | $268.84 | $268.85 | $268.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $86.34 | 11.614% | $96.3675 | $96.37 | $96.35 | $96.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $18.92 | 6.315% | $20.1148 | $20.11 | $20.10 | $20.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $999.37 | $1,080.5700 | $1,080.56 | $1,080.50 | $1,080.60 | |