| 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 | $142.86 | 10.488% | $157.8432 | $157.84 | $157.85 | $157.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $244.71 | 6.521% | $260.6675 | $260.67 | $260.65 | $260.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $170.35 | 10.345% | $187.9727 | $187.97 | $187.95 | $188.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $213.82 | 3.665% | $221.6565 | $221.66 | $221.65 | $221.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $26.99 | 9.329% | $29.5079 | $29.51 | $29.50 | $29.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $115.70 | 12.550% | $130.2204 | $130.22 | $130.20 | $130.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $211.47 | 13.127% | $239.2297 | $239.23 | $239.25 | $239.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,125.90 | $1,227.0979 | $1,227.10 | $1,227.05 | $1,227.10 | |