| 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 | $229.56 | 5.708% | $242.6633 | $242.66 | $242.65 | $242.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $237.67 | 12.252% | $266.7893 | $266.79 | $266.80 | $266.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.42 | 6.350% | $250.3692 | $250.37 | $250.35 | $250.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.88 | 4.776% | $6.1608 | $6.16 | $6.15 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $170.42 | 3.268% | $175.9893 | $175.99 | $176.00 | $176.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $91.47 | 10.529% | $101.1009 | $101.10 | $101.10 | $101.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.79 | 4.511% | $240.1558 | $240.16 | $240.15 | $240.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,200.21 | $1,283.2286 | $1,283.23 | $1,283.20 | $1,283.40 | |