| 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 | $222.93 | 10.850% | $247.1179 | $247.12 | $247.10 | $247.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $243.51 | 4.710% | $254.9793 | $254.98 | $255.00 | $255.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $8.82 | 11.277% | $9.8146 | $9.81 | $9.80 | $9.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $148.83 | 7.375% | $159.8062 | $159.81 | $159.80 | $159.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $235.30 | 10.145% | $259.1712 | $259.17 | $259.15 | $259.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.55 | 12.299% | $6.2326 | $6.23 | $6.25 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $223.75 | 12.230% | $251.1146 | $251.11 | $251.10 | $251.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,088.69 | $1,188.2364 | $1,188.23 | $1,188.20 | $1,188.20 | |