| 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 | $234.54 | 7.333% | $251.7388 | $251.74 | $251.75 | $251.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $65.45 | 7.128% | $70.1153 | $70.12 | $70.10 | $70.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $98.98 | 13.133% | $111.979 | $111.98 | $112.00 | $112.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $57.42 | 13.217% | $65.0092 | $65.01 | $65.00 | $65.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.54 | 6.110% | $260.5425 | $260.54 | $260.55 | $260.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $143.94 | 12.734% | $162.2693 | $162.27 | $162.25 | $162.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.42 | 7.830% | $237.6789 | $237.68 | $237.70 | $237.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,066.29 | $1,159.3330 | $1,159.34 | $1,159.35 | $1,159.30 | |