| 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 | $229.51 | 5.750% | $242.7068 | $242.71 | $242.70 | $242.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $86.42 | 5.335% | $91.0305 | $91.03 | $91.05 | $91.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $199.79 | 11.861% | $223.4871 | $223.49 | $223.50 | $223.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $32.96 | 4.168% | $34.3338 | $34.33 | $34.35 | $34.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $163.68 | 3.208% | $168.9309 | $168.93 | $168.95 | $168.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $214.35 | 10.154% | $236.1151 | $236.12 | $236.10 | $236.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $175.63 | 7.790% | $189.3116 | $189.31 | $189.30 | $189.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,102.34 | $1,185.9158 | $1,185.92 | $1,185.95 | $1,185.80 | |