| 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 | 5.856% | $242.7066 | $242.71 | $242.70 | $242.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $158.70 | 10.474% | $175.3222 | $175.32 | $175.30 | $175.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $163.38 | 3.535% | $169.1555 | $169.16 | $169.15 | $169.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.30 | 4.536% | $178.0248 | $178.02 | $178.00 | $178.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $133.68 | 9.210% | $145.9919 | $145.99 | $146.00 | $146.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $228.66 | 12.792% | $257.9102 | $257.91 | $257.90 | $257.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.79 | 7.635% | $257.0216 | $257.02 | $257.00 | $257.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,322.79 | $1,426.1328 | $1,426.13 | $1,426.05 | $1,426.10 | |