| 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 | $229.78 | 5.193% | $241.7125 | $241.71 | $241.70 | $241.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $122.74 | 11.444% | $136.7864 | $136.79 | $136.80 | $136.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $104.48 | 4.554% | $109.238 | $109.24 | $109.25 | $109.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $157.49 | 9.663% | $172.7083 | $172.71 | $172.70 | $172.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $185.93 | 13.763% | $211.5195 | $211.52 | $211.50 | $211.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $226.40 | 9.268% | $247.3828 | $247.38 | $247.40 | $247.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $175.83 | 3.307% | $181.6447 | $181.64 | $181.65 | $181.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,202.65 | $1,300.9922 | $1,300.99 | $1,301.00 | $1,300.90 | |