| 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 | $242.91 | 3.805% | $252.1527 | $252.15 | $252.15 | $252.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $168.26 | 10.163% | $185.3603 | $185.36 | $185.35 | $185.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $80.57 | 11.662% | $89.9661 | $89.97 | $89.95 | $90.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $223.62 | 6.300% | $237.7081 | $237.71 | $237.70 | $237.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $85.25 | 12.440% | $95.8551 | $95.86 | $95.85 | $95.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $201.53 | 13.480% | $228.6962 | $228.70 | $228.70 | $228.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $51.83 | 5.234% | $54.5428 | $54.54 | $54.55 | $54.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,053.97 | $1,144.2813 | $1,144.29 | $1,144.25 | $1,144.40 | |