| 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 | $225.84 | 7.214% | $242.1321 | $242.13 | $242.15 | $242.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $218.96 | 4.634% | $229.1066 | $229.11 | $229.10 | $229.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.73 | 4.406% | $137.534 | $137.53 | $137.55 | $137.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $225.92 | 13.319% | $256.0103 | $256.01 | $256.00 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $62.98 | 11.216% | $70.0438 | $70.04 | $70.05 | $70.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.34 | 10.763% | $188.6737 | $188.67 | $188.65 | $188.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $34.47 | 11.484% | $38.4285 | $38.43 | $38.45 | $38.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,070.24 | $1,161.9290 | $1,161.92 | $1,161.95 | $1,161.80 | |