| 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 | $234.34 | 3.545% | $242.6474 | $242.65 | $242.65 | $242.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $164.48 | 8.283% | $178.1039 | $178.10 | $178.10 | $178.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $179.31 | 4.629% | $187.6103 | $187.61 | $187.60 | $187.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $216.28 | 13.528% | $245.5384 | $245.54 | $245.55 | $245.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $87.48 | 6.303% | $92.9939 | $92.99 | $93.00 | $93.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.25 | 10.655% | $178.4312 | $178.43 | $178.45 | $178.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $164.69 | 12.758% | $185.7012 | $185.70 | $185.70 | $185.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,207.83 | $1,311.0263 | $1,311.02 | $1,311.05 | $1,310.90 | |