| 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 | $223.41 | 5.201% | $235.0296 | $235.03 | $235.05 | $235.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $104.97 | 6.550% | $111.8455 | $111.85 | $111.85 | $111.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $127.83 | 12.345% | $143.6106 | $143.61 | $143.60 | $143.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $103.75 | 10.283% | $114.4186 | $114.42 | $114.40 | $114.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $57.36 | 6.825% | $61.2748 | $61.27 | $61.25 | $61.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $220.50 | 8.688% | $239.657 | $239.66 | $239.65 | $239.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.44 | 11.870% | $271.2176 | $271.22 | $271.20 | $271.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,080.26 | $1,177.0537 | $1,177.06 | $1,177.00 | $1,177.00 | |