| 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 | $116.40 | 4.278% | $121.3796 | $121.38 | $121.40 | $121.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $219.96 | 4.632% | $230.1485 | $230.15 | $230.15 | $230.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.38 | 9.512% | $273.101 | $273.10 | $273.10 | $273.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $214.66 | 8.602% | $233.1251 | $233.13 | $233.15 | $233.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $10.47 | 10.820% | $11.6029 | $11.60 | $11.60 | $11.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $160.88 | 6.565% | $171.4418 | $171.44 | $171.45 | $171.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $38.99 | 6.367% | $41.4725 | $41.47 | $41.45 | $41.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,010.74 | $1,082.2714 | $1,082.27 | $1,082.30 | $1,082.20 | |