| 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 | $230.40 | 6.325% | $244.9728 | $244.97 | $244.95 | $245.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $200.38 | 12.825% | $226.0787 | $226.08 | $226.10 | $226.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $233.84 | 9.554% | $256.1811 | $256.18 | $256.20 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $103.28 | 12.485% | $116.1745 | $116.17 | $116.15 | $116.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.76 | 9.734% | $39.2409 | $39.24 | $39.25 | $39.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $76.89 | 7.456% | $82.6229 | $82.62 | $82.60 | $82.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $121.41 | 8.858% | $132.1645 | $132.16 | $132.15 | $132.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,001.96 | $1,097.4354 | $1,097.42 | $1,097.40 | $1,097.50 | |