| 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 | $230.76 | 5.131% | $242.6003 | $242.60 | $242.60 | $242.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.53 | 12.171% | $178.9464 | $178.95 | $178.95 | $178.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $122.83 | 7.412% | $131.9342 | $131.93 | $131.95 | $131.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $22.74 | 5.628% | $24.0198 | $24.02 | $24.00 | $24.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $234.95 | 13.852% | $267.4953 | $267.50 | $267.50 | $267.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $210.72 | 3.317% | $217.7096 | $217.71 | $217.70 | $217.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $106.75 | 7.544% | $114.8032 | $114.80 | $114.80 | $114.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,088.28 | $1,177.5088 | $1,177.51 | $1,177.50 | $1,177.40 | |