| 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 | $228.26 | 6.317% | $242.6792 | $242.68 | $242.70 | $242.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $96.66 | 12.692% | $108.9281 | $108.93 | $108.95 | $108.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.83 | 6.575% | $247.0728 | $247.07 | $247.05 | $247.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.30 | 10.747% | $78.9626 | $78.96 | $78.95 | $79.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $161.46 | 12.530% | $181.6909 | $181.69 | $181.70 | $181.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $247.32 | 8.425% | $268.1567 | $268.16 | $268.15 | $268.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $48.87 | 11.478% | $54.4793 | $54.48 | $54.50 | $54.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,085.70 | $1,181.9696 | $1,181.97 | $1,182.00 | $1,182.10 | |