| 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 | $207.31 | 10.700% | $229.4922 | $229.49 | $229.50 | $229.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $233.73 | 10.486% | $258.2389 | $258.24 | $258.25 | $258.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $5.77 | 6.113% | $6.1227 | $6.12 | $6.10 | $6.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $175.53 | 6.212% | $186.4339 | $186.43 | $186.45 | $186.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $104.52 | 9.871% | $114.8372 | $114.84 | $114.85 | $114.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $88.88 | 10.683% | $98.3751 | $98.38 | $98.40 | $98.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.50 | 11.708% | $277.5944 | $277.59 | $277.60 | $277.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,064.24 | $1,171.0944 | $1,171.09 | $1,171.15 | $1,171.00 | |