| 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 | $224.86 | 7.805% | $242.4103 | $242.41 | $242.40 | $242.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $226.63 | 6.576% | $241.5332 | $241.53 | $241.55 | $241.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $192.28 | 6.625% | $205.0186 | $205.02 | $205.00 | $205.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.62 | 4.584% | $10.061 | $10.06 | $10.05 | $10.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $129.75 | 12.438% | $145.8883 | $145.89 | $145.90 | $145.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $89.41 | 8.250% | $96.7863 | $96.79 | $96.80 | $96.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $52.52 | 4.855% | $55.0698 | $55.07 | $55.05 | $55.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $925.07 | $996.7675 | $996.77 | $996.75 | $996.80 | |