| 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 | $228.68 | 5.770% | $241.8748 | $241.87 | $241.85 | $241.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $149.36 | 6.259% | $158.7084 | $158.71 | $158.70 | $158.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $157.56 | 13.232% | $178.4083 | $178.41 | $178.40 | $178.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $135.69 | 10.405% | $149.8085 | $149.81 | $149.80 | $149.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $195.84 | 11.171% | $217.7173 | $217.72 | $217.70 | $217.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.70 | 12.341% | $21.0078 | $21.01 | $21.00 | $21.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $126.91 | 10.348% | $140.0426 | $140.04 | $140.05 | $140.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,012.74 | $1,107.5677 | $1,107.57 | $1,107.50 | $1,107.50 | |