| 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 | $229.40 | 5.576% | $242.1913 | $242.19 | $242.20 | $242.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $113.80 | 10.229% | $125.4406 | $125.44 | $125.45 | $125.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $187.68 | 10.529% | $207.4408 | $207.44 | $207.45 | $207.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $198.77 | 11.675% | $221.9764 | $221.98 | $222.00 | $222.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $128.87 | 13.513% | $146.2842 | $146.28 | $146.30 | $146.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $210.46 | 11.299% | $234.2399 | $234.24 | $234.25 | $234.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $62.38 | 10.579% | $68.9792 | $68.98 | $69.00 | $69.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,131.36 | $1,246.5524 | $1,246.55 | $1,246.65 | $1,246.50 | |