| 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 | $230.78 | 10.523% | $255.065 | $255.07 | $255.05 | $255.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $199.34 | 12.849% | $224.9532 | $224.95 | $224.95 | $225.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.32 | 11.261% | $267.3824 | $267.38 | $267.40 | $267.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.56 | 5.850% | $52.4593 | $52.46 | $52.45 | $52.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $100.75 | 5.435% | $106.2258 | $106.23 | $106.25 | $106.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $43.50 | 7.769% | $46.8795 | $46.88 | $46.90 | $46.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $170.33 | 9.226% | $186.0446 | $186.04 | $186.05 | $186.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,034.58 | $1,139.0098 | $1,139.01 | $1,139.05 | $1,139.10 | |