| 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 | $234.97 | 4.334% | $245.1536 | $245.15 | $245.15 | $245.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $30.93 | 12.644% | $34.8408 | $34.84 | $34.85 | $34.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $226.82 | 10.252% | $250.0736 | $250.07 | $250.05 | $250.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $163.69 | 7.585% | $176.1059 | $176.11 | $176.10 | $176.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $94.77 | 9.481% | $103.7551 | $103.76 | $103.75 | $103.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.79 | 7.456% | $13.7436 | $13.74 | $13.75 | $13.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.58 | 10.410% | $267.8326 | $267.83 | $267.85 | $267.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,006.55 | $1,091.5052 | $1,091.50 | $1,091.50 | $1,091.50 | |