| 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 | $228.92 | 5.818% | $242.2386 | $242.24 | $242.25 | $242.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $170.88 | 10.502% | $188.8258 | $188.83 | $188.85 | $188.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.73 | 13.737% | $41.7756 | $41.78 | $41.80 | $41.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $87.70 | 7.720% | $94.4704 | $94.47 | $94.45 | $94.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $224.80 | 12.209% | $252.2458 | $252.25 | $252.25 | $252.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $189.54 | 7.240% | $203.2627 | $203.26 | $203.25 | $203.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $88.91 | 11.602% | $99.2253 | $99.23 | $99.25 | $99.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,027.48 | $1,122.0442 | $1,122.06 | $1,122.10 | $1,122.00 | |