| 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 | $220.33 | 8.560% | $239.1902 | $239.19 | $239.20 | $239.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.92 | 10.451% | $27.5244 | $27.52 | $27.50 | $27.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $200.38 | 12.673% | $225.7742 | $225.77 | $225.75 | $225.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.71 | 4.172% | $13.2403 | $13.24 | $13.25 | $13.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $56.44 | 7.280% | $60.5488 | $60.55 | $60.55 | $60.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $235.26 | 3.122% | $242.6048 | $242.60 | $242.60 | $242.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $178.47 | 10.464% | $197.1451 | $197.15 | $197.15 | $197.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $928.51 | $1,006.0278 | $1,006.02 | $1,006.00 | $1,005.90 | |