| 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 | $235.78 | 3.123% | $243.1434 | $243.14 | $243.15 | $243.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $30.70 | 11.124% | $34.1151 | $34.12 | $34.10 | $34.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $14.77 | 12.265% | $16.5815 | $16.58 | $16.60 | $16.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $45.83 | 10.608% | $50.6916 | $50.69 | $50.70 | $50.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $225.37 | 6.440% | $239.8838 | $239.88 | $239.90 | $239.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $243.31 | 6.697% | $259.6045 | $259.60 | $259.60 | $259.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $205.89 | 4.146% | $214.4262 | $214.43 | $214.45 | $214.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,001.65 | $1,058.4461 | $1,058.44 | $1,058.50 | $1,058.40 | |