| 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 | $226.35 | 7.290% | $242.8509 | $242.85 | $242.85 | $242.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.94 | 11.465% | $159.3281 | $159.33 | $159.35 | $159.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $95.87 | 11.277% | $106.6813 | $106.68 | $106.70 | $106.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $226.66 | 7.763% | $244.2556 | $244.26 | $244.25 | $244.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $67.79 | 7.424% | $72.8227 | $72.82 | $72.80 | $72.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $158.79 | 10.600% | $175.6217 | $175.62 | $175.60 | $175.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $89.52 | 6.149% | $95.0246 | $95.02 | $95.00 | $95.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,007.92 | $1,096.5849 | $1,096.58 | $1,096.55 | $1,096.60 | |