| 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 | $213.33 | 8.289% | $231.0129 | $231.01 | $231.00 | $231.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $174.73 | 5.830% | $184.9168 | $184.92 | $184.90 | $184.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $228.67 | 5.161% | $240.4717 | $240.47 | $240.45 | $240.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $66.32 | 8.555% | $71.9937 | $71.99 | $72.00 | $72.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $175.90 | 5.474% | $185.5288 | $185.53 | $185.55 | $185.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $34.68 | 12.716% | $39.0899 | $39.09 | $39.10 | $39.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $125.79 | 10.623% | $139.1527 | $139.15 | $139.15 | $139.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,019.42 | $1,092.1665 | $1,092.16 | $1,092.15 | $1,092.20 | |