| 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 | $229.63 | 5.756% | $242.8475 | $242.85 | $242.85 | $242.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $216.44 | 10.520% | $239.2095 | $239.21 | $239.20 | $239.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.85 | 8.720% | $40.0633 | $40.06 | $40.05 | $40.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $219.79 | 11.179% | $244.3603 | $244.36 | $244.35 | $244.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $39.64 | 6.236% | $42.112 | $42.11 | $42.10 | $42.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $108.74 | 13.540% | $123.4634 | $123.46 | $123.45 | $123.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $167.60 | 9.419% | $183.3862 | $183.39 | $183.40 | $183.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,018.69 | $1,115.4422 | $1,115.44 | $1,115.40 | $1,115.50 | |