| 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 | $231.70 | 4.650% | $242.4741 | $242.47 | $242.45 | $242.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $189.84 | 12.527% | $213.6213 | $213.62 | $213.60 | $213.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $165.26 | 11.167% | $183.7146 | $183.71 | $183.70 | $183.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $135.55 | 12.850% | $152.9682 | $152.97 | $152.95 | $153.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $119.49 | 7.311% | $128.2259 | $128.23 | $128.25 | $128.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $51.43 | 3.781% | $53.3746 | $53.37 | $53.35 | $53.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $165.58 | 9.642% | $181.5452 | $181.55 | $181.55 | $181.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,058.85 | $1,155.9239 | $1,155.92 | $1,155.85 | $1,155.90 | |