| 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 | $212.93 | 5.323% | $224.2643 | $224.26 | $224.25 | $224.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.65 | 12.850% | $160.9805 | $160.98 | $161.00 | $161.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $18.37 | 9.371% | $20.0915 | $20.09 | $20.10 | $20.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.29 | 10.168% | $19.048 | $19.05 | $19.05 | $19.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $237.66 | 4.471% | $248.2858 | $248.29 | $248.30 | $248.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $79.70 | 6.288% | $84.7115 | $84.71 | $84.70 | $84.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.74 | 5.163% | $256.3243 | $256.32 | $256.30 | $256.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $952.34 | $1,013.7059 | $1,013.70 | $1,013.70 | $1,013.70 | |