| 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 | $242.30 | 6.814% | $258.8103 | $258.81 | $258.80 | $258.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $107.58 | 10.314% | $118.6758 | $118.68 | $118.70 | $118.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $220.57 | 4.396% | $230.2663 | $230.27 | $230.25 | $230.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $195.42 | 6.428% | $207.9816 | $207.98 | $208.00 | $208.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $147.39 | 8.465% | $159.8666 | $159.87 | $159.85 | $159.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $227.81 | 10.206% | $251.0603 | $251.06 | $251.05 | $251.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $7.50 | 11.834% | $8.3876 | $8.39 | $8.40 | $8.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,148.57 | $1,235.0485 | $1,235.06 | $1,235.05 | $1,235.20 | |