| 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 | $212.52 | 9.424% | $232.5479 | $232.55 | $232.55 | $232.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $83.81 | 10.125% | $92.2958 | $92.30 | $92.30 | $92.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $44.97 | 12.161% | $50.4388 | $50.44 | $50.45 | $50.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.41 | 12.710% | $192.0691 | $192.07 | $192.05 | $192.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $141.55 | 4.424% | $147.8122 | $147.81 | $147.80 | $147.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $120.71 | 12.445% | $135.7324 | $135.73 | $135.75 | $135.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $227.48 | 8.197% | $246.1265 | $246.13 | $246.15 | $246.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,001.45 | $1,097.0227 | $1,097.03 | $1,097.05 | $1,096.90 | |