| 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 | $229.34 | 5.584% | $242.1463 | $242.15 | $242.15 | $242.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $129.92 | 4.793% | $136.1471 | $136.15 | $136.15 | $136.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $9.47 | 8.624% | $10.2867 | $10.29 | $10.30 | $10.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $229.43 | 11.366% | $255.507 | $255.51 | $255.50 | $255.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $13.99 | 13.836% | $15.9257 | $15.93 | $15.95 | $15.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $206.79 | 5.141% | $217.4211 | $217.42 | $217.40 | $217.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.77 | 5.402% | $247.4523 | $247.45 | $247.45 | $247.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,053.71 | $1,124.8862 | $1,124.90 | $1,124.90 | $1,124.80 | |