| 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 | $229.30 | 5.554% | $242.0353 | $242.04 | $242.05 | $242.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $232.51 | 8.606% | $252.5198 | $252.52 | $252.50 | $252.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $63.53 | 13.625% | $72.186 | $72.19 | $72.20 | $72.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $240.49 | 3.823% | $249.6839 | $249.68 | $249.70 | $249.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $52.27 | 10.570% | $57.7949 | $57.79 | $57.80 | $57.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.29 | 12.341% | $9.3131 | $9.31 | $9.30 | $9.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $210.26 | 3.573% | $217.7726 | $217.77 | $217.75 | $217.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,036.65 | $1,101.3056 | $1,101.30 | $1,101.30 | $1,101.30 | |