| 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 | $238.71 | 7.434% | $256.4557 | $256.46 | $256.45 | $256.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $105.84 | 8.815% | $115.1698 | $115.17 | $115.15 | $115.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $196.93 | 7.301% | $211.3079 | $211.31 | $211.30 | $211.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $20.38 | 10.492% | $22.5183 | $22.52 | $22.50 | $22.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.68 | 10.331% | $189.4163 | $189.42 | $189.40 | $189.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $216.85 | 11.597% | $241.9981 | $242.00 | $242.00 | $242.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $101.27 | 11.202% | $112.6143 | $112.61 | $112.60 | $112.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,051.66 | $1,149.4804 | $1,149.49 | $1,149.40 | $1,149.50 | |