| 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 | $229.61 | 5.499% | $242.2363 | $242.24 | $242.25 | $242.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.85 | 11.846% | $38.9783 | $38.98 | $39.00 | $39.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $170.38 | 3.342% | $176.0741 | $176.07 | $176.05 | $176.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $118.50 | 6.222% | $125.8731 | $125.87 | $125.85 | $125.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $87.77 | 4.188% | $91.4458 | $91.45 | $91.45 | $91.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $132.50 | 9.403% | $144.959 | $144.96 | $144.95 | $145.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.67 | 9.789% | $265.3271 | $265.33 | $265.35 | $265.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,015.28 | $1,084.8937 | $1,084.90 | $1,084.90 | $1,084.90 | |