| 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 | $217.51 | 11.451% | $242.4171 | $242.42 | $242.40 | $242.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $55.48 | 5.176% | $58.3516 | $58.35 | $58.35 | $58.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $199.33 | 6.380% | $212.0473 | $212.05 | $212.05 | $212.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $192.43 | 7.830% | $207.4973 | $207.50 | $207.50 | $207.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.49 | 5.663% | $19.5371 | $19.54 | $19.55 | $19.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $90.86 | 6.718% | $96.964 | $96.96 | $96.95 | $97.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.43 | 3.357% | $243.3334 | $243.33 | $243.35 | $243.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,009.53 | $1,080.1478 | $1,080.15 | $1,080.15 | $1,080.10 | |