| 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 | $229.28 | 5.755% | $242.4751 | $242.48 | $242.50 | $242.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $112.46 | 3.438% | $116.3264 | $116.33 | $116.35 | $116.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $138.62 | 3.160% | $143.0004 | $143.00 | $143.00 | $143.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.79 | 7.273% | $6.2111 | $6.21 | $6.20 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $180.89 | 11.218% | $201.1822 | $201.18 | $201.20 | $201.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $141.38 | 8.629% | $153.5797 | $153.58 | $153.60 | $153.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.86 | 13.339% | $262.7878 | $262.79 | $262.80 | $262.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,040.28 | $1,125.5627 | $1,125.57 | $1,125.65 | $1,125.60 | |