| 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 | $217.42 | 5.835% | $230.1065 | $230.11 | $230.10 | $230.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.56 | 13.186% | $156.8305 | $156.83 | $156.85 | $156.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $232.41 | 6.462% | $247.4283 | $247.43 | $247.45 | $247.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $50.58 | 5.321% | $53.2714 | $53.27 | $53.25 | $53.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $220.62 | 9.111% | $240.7207 | $240.72 | $240.70 | $240.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $91.51 | 11.601% | $102.1261 | $102.13 | $102.15 | $102.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $202.88 | 8.803% | $220.7395 | $220.74 | $220.75 | $220.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,153.98 | $1,251.2230 | $1,251.23 | $1,251.25 | $1,251.10 | |