| 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 | $229.89 | 5.868% | $243.3799 | $243.38 | $243.40 | $243.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $158.78 | 12.441% | $178.5338 | $178.53 | $178.55 | $178.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $9.94 | 11.198% | $11.0531 | $11.05 | $11.05 | $11.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $201.55 | 9.175% | $220.0422 | $220.04 | $220.05 | $220.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $243.87 | 7.314% | $261.7067 | $261.71 | $261.70 | $261.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $171.32 | 12.630% | $192.9577 | $192.96 | $192.95 | $193.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $160.47 | 8.433% | $174.0024 | $174.00 | $174.00 | $174.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,175.82 | $1,281.6758 | $1,281.67 | $1,281.70 | $1,281.70 | |