| 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 | $229.73 | 5.453% | $242.2572 | $242.26 | $242.25 | $242.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $101.45 | 12.519% | $114.1505 | $114.15 | $114.15 | $114.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $108.68 | 3.837% | $112.8501 | $112.85 | $112.85 | $112.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $225.87 | 11.368% | $251.5469 | $251.55 | $251.55 | $251.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $222.58 | 6.419% | $236.8674 | $236.87 | $236.85 | $236.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $41.30 | 8.817% | $44.9414 | $44.94 | $44.95 | $44.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $114.91 | 13.176% | $130.0505 | $130.05 | $130.05 | $130.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,044.52 | $1,132.6640 | $1,132.67 | $1,132.65 | $1,132.80 | |