| 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 | $242.28 | 6.575% | $258.2099 | $258.21 | $258.20 | $258.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $217.25 | 13.809% | $247.2501 | $247.25 | $247.25 | $247.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $119.65 | 13.365% | $135.6412 | $135.64 | $135.65 | $135.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $193.57 | 13.490% | $219.6826 | $219.68 | $219.70 | $219.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $191.76 | 5.274% | $201.8734 | $201.87 | $201.85 | $201.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $33.83 | 9.686% | $37.1068 | $37.11 | $37.10 | $37.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $117.88 | 10.133% | $129.8248 | $129.82 | $129.80 | $129.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,116.22 | $1,229.5888 | $1,229.58 | $1,229.55 | $1,229.60 | |