| 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 | $200.63 | 11.700% | $224.1037 | $224.10 | $224.10 | $224.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $229.59 | 7.870% | $247.6587 | $247.66 | $247.65 | $247.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $110.48 | 8.410% | $119.7714 | $119.77 | $119.75 | $119.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $240.62 | 4.537% | $251.5369 | $251.54 | $251.55 | $251.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $170.32 | 5.107% | $179.0182 | $179.02 | $179.00 | $179.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $42.79 | 4.400% | $44.6728 | $44.67 | $44.65 | $44.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.60 | 5.175% | $82.6676 | $82.67 | $82.65 | $82.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,073.03 | $1,149.4293 | $1,149.43 | $1,149.35 | $1,149.50 | |