| 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 | $234.26 | 4.728% | $245.3358 | $245.34 | $245.35 | $245.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.88 | 7.750% | $173.3482 | $173.35 | $173.35 | $173.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $19.31 | 8.835% | $21.016 | $21.02 | $21.00 | $21.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $196.31 | 10.844% | $217.5979 | $217.60 | $217.60 | $217.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $156.55 | 7.334% | $168.0314 | $168.03 | $168.05 | $168.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $152.42 | 9.745% | $167.2733 | $167.27 | $167.25 | $167.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $137.97 | 7.442% | $148.2377 | $148.24 | $148.25 | $148.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,057.70 | $1,140.8403 | $1,140.85 | $1,140.85 | $1,140.70 | |