| 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 | $242.50 | 6.276% | $257.7193 | $257.72 | $257.70 | $257.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.63 | 7.466% | $43.6634 | $43.66 | $43.65 | $43.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.78 | 9.350% | $252.3579 | $252.36 | $252.35 | $252.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.82 | 8.829% | $142.3701 | $142.37 | $142.35 | $142.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $105.39 | 12.183% | $118.2297 | $118.23 | $118.25 | $118.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $124.49 | 10.574% | $137.6536 | $137.65 | $137.65 | $137.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.50 | 5.704% | $237.3055 | $237.31 | $237.30 | $237.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,099.11 | $1,189.2995 | $1,189.30 | $1,189.25 | $1,189.40 | |