| 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 | $218.96 | 10.847% | $242.7106 | $242.71 | $242.70 | $242.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $168.95 | 5.537% | $178.3048 | $178.30 | $178.30 | $178.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $85.77 | 10.562% | $94.829 | $94.83 | $94.85 | $94.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $168.67 | 12.297% | $189.4113 | $189.41 | $189.40 | $189.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $213.99 | 10.223% | $235.8662 | $235.87 | $235.85 | $235.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $64.81 | 7.343% | $69.569 | $69.57 | $69.55 | $69.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $142.66 | 4.186% | $148.6317 | $148.63 | $148.65 | $148.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,063.81 | $1,159.3226 | $1,159.32 | $1,159.30 | $1,159.30 | |