| 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 | $229.33 | 5.548% | $242.0532 | $242.05 | $242.05 | $242.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $91.61 | 6.521% | $97.5839 | $97.58 | $97.60 | $97.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $153.72 | 11.643% | $171.6176 | $171.62 | $171.60 | $171.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $31.71 | 6.512% | $33.775 | $33.78 | $33.80 | $33.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $231.72 | 13.394% | $262.7566 | $262.76 | $262.75 | $262.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $117.84 | 10.200% | $129.8597 | $129.86 | $129.85 | $129.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $188.74 | 10.247% | $208.0802 | $208.08 | $208.10 | $208.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,044.67 | $1,145.7262 | $1,145.73 | $1,145.75 | $1,145.90 | |