| 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 | $229.46 | 5.501% | $242.0826 | $242.08 | $242.10 | $242.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.51 | 7.419% | $173.4924 | $173.49 | $173.50 | $173.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.82 | 12.194% | $265.6978 | $265.70 | $265.70 | $265.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $108.96 | 5.126% | $114.5453 | $114.55 | $114.55 | $114.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $138.63 | 9.510% | $151.8137 | $151.81 | $151.80 | $151.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $241.55 | 13.450% | $274.0385 | $274.04 | $274.05 | $274.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $31.55 | 6.159% | $33.4932 | $33.49 | $33.50 | $33.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,148.48 | $1,255.1635 | $1,255.16 | $1,255.20 | $1,255.10 | |