| 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 | $201.59 | 13.132% | $228.0628 | $228.06 | $228.05 | $228.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $233.50 | 5.640% | $246.6694 | $246.67 | $246.65 | $246.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $139.97 | 6.864% | $149.5775 | $149.58 | $149.60 | $149.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $45.62 | 5.157% | $47.9726 | $47.97 | $47.95 | $48.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $158.52 | 10.848% | $175.7162 | $175.72 | $175.70 | $175.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $25.85 | 6.283% | $27.4742 | $27.47 | $27.45 | $27.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.79 | 6.804% | $263.5816 | $263.58 | $263.60 | $263.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,051.84 | $1,139.0543 | $1,139.05 | $1,139.00 | $1,139.20 | |