| 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 | $230.83 | 4.444% | $241.0881 | $241.09 | $241.10 | $241.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.91 | 7.750% | $174.458 | $174.46 | $174.45 | $174.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $132.40 | 12.200% | $148.5528 | $148.55 | $148.55 | $148.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $80.31 | 7.143% | $86.0465 | $86.05 | $86.05 | $86.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $225.88 | 4.157% | $235.2698 | $235.27 | $235.25 | $235.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $155.52 | 7.424% | $167.0658 | $167.07 | $167.05 | $167.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $25.68 | 11.761% | $28.7002 | $28.70 | $28.70 | $28.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,012.53 | $1,081.1812 | $1,081.19 | $1,081.15 | $1,081.30 | |