| 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 | $242.58 | 6.324% | $257.9208 | $257.92 | $257.90 | $257.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $221.60 | 9.286% | $242.1778 | $242.18 | $242.20 | $242.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $190.53 | 4.852% | $199.7745 | $199.77 | $199.75 | $199.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.38 | 7.838% | $17.6639 | $17.66 | $17.65 | $17.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.94 | 6.556% | $262.0638 | $262.06 | $262.05 | $262.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $51.28 | 4.177% | $53.422 | $53.42 | $53.40 | $53.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $137.51 | 8.157% | $148.7267 | $148.73 | $148.75 | $148.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,105.82 | $1,181.7495 | $1,181.74 | $1,181.70 | $1,181.80 | |