| 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 | $144.29 | 13.700% | $164.0577 | $164.06 | $164.05 | $164.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $207.36 | 10.291% | $228.6994 | $228.70 | $228.70 | $228.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $199.62 | 8.795% | $217.1766 | $217.18 | $217.20 | $217.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.67 | 4.350% | $13.2211 | $13.22 | $13.20 | $13.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.57 | 10.529% | $19.4199 | $19.42 | $19.40 | $19.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $215.78 | 12.778% | $243.3524 | $243.35 | $243.35 | $243.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $223.63 | 9.582% | $245.0582 | $245.06 | $245.05 | $245.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,020.92 | $1,130.9853 | $1,130.99 | $1,130.95 | $1,131.10 | |