| 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 | $230.55 | 5.250% | $242.6539 | $242.65 | $242.65 | $242.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.29 | 13.562% | $8.2787 | $8.28 | $8.30 | $8.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $192.68 | 7.668% | $207.4547 | $207.45 | $207.45 | $207.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $202.26 | 7.170% | $216.762 | $216.76 | $216.75 | $216.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $165.37 | 8.750% | $179.8399 | $179.84 | $179.85 | $179.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $186.59 | 10.238% | $205.6931 | $205.69 | $205.70 | $205.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $70.78 | 10.754% | $78.3917 | $78.39 | $78.40 | $78.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,055.52 | $1,139.0740 | $1,139.06 | $1,139.10 | $1,139.20 | |