| 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 | $237.89 | 6.868% | $254.2283 | $254.23 | $254.25 | $254.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $112.83 | 8.251% | $122.1396 | $122.14 | $122.15 | $122.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $141.74 | 6.788% | $151.3613 | $151.36 | $151.35 | $151.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $56.38 | 10.196% | $62.1285 | $62.13 | $62.15 | $62.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.44 | 4.420% | $37.0064 | $37.01 | $37.00 | $37.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $195.75 | 8.850% | $213.0739 | $213.07 | $213.05 | $213.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $230.98 | 12.178% | $259.1087 | $259.11 | $259.10 | $259.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,011.01 | $1,099.0467 | $1,099.05 | $1,099.05 | $1,099.00 | |