| 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 | $228.25 | 6.484% | $243.0497 | $243.05 | $243.05 | $243.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $181.34 | 9.254% | $198.1212 | $198.12 | $198.10 | $198.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.71 | 6.858% | $183.4859 | $183.49 | $183.50 | $183.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $214.40 | 12.859% | $241.9697 | $241.97 | $241.95 | $242.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $10.87 | 5.725% | $11.4923 | $11.49 | $11.50 | $11.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $232.88 | 8.120% | $251.7899 | $251.79 | $251.80 | $251.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $144.42 | 5.162% | $151.875 | $151.88 | $151.90 | $151.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,183.87 | $1,281.7837 | $1,281.79 | $1,281.80 | $1,281.80 | |