| 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 | $229.52 | 8.140% | $248.2029 | $248.20 | $248.20 | $248.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $163.27 | 8.374% | $176.9422 | $176.94 | $176.95 | $176.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $181.65 | 11.244% | $202.0747 | $202.07 | $202.05 | $202.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.38 | 5.474% | $150.1739 | $150.17 | $150.15 | $150.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $75.56 | 5.323% | $79.5821 | $79.58 | $79.60 | $79.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.34 | 6.242% | $171.4108 | $171.41 | $171.40 | $171.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $56.83 | 6.872% | $60.7354 | $60.74 | $60.75 | $60.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,010.55 | $1,089.1220 | $1,089.11 | $1,089.10 | $1,089.10 | |