| 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 | $216.93 | 5.680% | $229.2516 | $229.25 | $229.25 | $229.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $188.75 | 10.136% | $207.8817 | $207.88 | $207.90 | $207.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $76.49 | 10.323% | $84.3861 | $84.39 | $84.40 | $84.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $29.43 | 11.273% | $32.7476 | $32.75 | $32.75 | $32.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $226.87 | 10.650% | $251.0317 | $251.03 | $251.05 | $251.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $83.49 | 3.531% | $86.438 | $86.44 | $86.45 | $86.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $141.62 | 6.599% | $150.9655 | $150.97 | $150.95 | $151.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $963.58 | $1,042.7022 | $1,042.71 | $1,042.75 | $1,042.70 | |