| 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 | $229.98 | 5.542% | $242.7255 | $242.73 | $242.75 | $242.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $178.69 | 11.593% | $199.4055 | $199.41 | $199.40 | $199.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $192.63 | 12.466% | $216.6433 | $216.64 | $216.65 | $216.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $141.85 | 3.450% | $146.7438 | $146.74 | $146.75 | $146.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $186.51 | 8.289% | $201.9698 | $201.97 | $201.95 | $202.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.52 | 10.872% | $17.2073 | $17.21 | $17.20 | $17.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $137.56 | 11.535% | $153.4275 | $153.43 | $153.45 | $153.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,082.74 | $1,178.1227 | $1,178.13 | $1,178.15 | $1,178.00 | |