| 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 | $229.78 | 5.110% | $241.5218 | $241.52 | $241.50 | $241.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $55.36 | 6.634% | $59.0326 | $59.03 | $59.05 | $59.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $88.29 | 9.112% | $96.335 | $96.34 | $96.35 | $96.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $243.60 | 12.497% | $274.0427 | $274.04 | $274.05 | $274.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.81 | 5.691% | $9.3114 | $9.31 | $9.30 | $9.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $194.75 | 4.872% | $204.2382 | $204.24 | $204.25 | $204.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.87 | 10.119% | $253.1305 | $253.13 | $253.15 | $253.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,050.46 | $1,137.6122 | $1,137.61 | $1,137.65 | $1,137.40 | |