| 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 | $230.56 | 5.315% | $242.8143 | $242.81 | $242.80 | $242.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.57 | 5.241% | $147.9373 | $147.94 | $147.95 | $147.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.29 | 10.368% | $258.5812 | $258.58 | $258.60 | $258.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $121.62 | 13.277% | $137.7675 | $137.77 | $137.75 | $137.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $180.62 | 11.775% | $201.888 | $201.89 | $201.90 | $201.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $181.66 | 10.852% | $201.3737 | $201.37 | $201.35 | $201.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $77.69 | 6.521% | $82.7562 | $82.76 | $82.75 | $82.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,167.01 | $1,273.1182 | $1,273.12 | $1,273.10 | $1,273.20 | |