| 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 | $153.35 | 5.823% | $162.2796 | $162.28 | $162.30 | $162.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $20.65 | 5.763% | $21.8401 | $21.84 | $21.85 | $21.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.41 | 11.573% | $270.4641 | $270.46 | $270.45 | $270.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.40 | 8.183% | $269.8084 | $269.81 | $269.80 | $269.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $127.88 | 8.110% | $138.2511 | $138.25 | $138.25 | $138.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $218.31 | 4.414% | $227.9462 | $227.95 | $227.95 | $227.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $129.58 | 6.259% | $137.6904 | $137.69 | $137.70 | $137.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,141.58 | $1,228.2799 | $1,228.28 | $1,228.30 | $1,228.30 | |