| 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 | $233.68 | 10.158% | $257.4172 | $257.42 | $257.40 | $257.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.26 | 5.678% | $150.3375 | $150.34 | $150.35 | $150.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.88 | 13.853% | $41.989 | $41.99 | $42.00 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $124.82 | 4.255% | $130.1311 | $130.13 | $130.15 | $130.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $29.97 | 11.653% | $33.4624 | $33.46 | $33.45 | $33.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $86.61 | 6.356% | $92.1149 | $92.11 | $92.10 | $92.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $191.29 | 13.715% | $217.5254 | $217.53 | $217.55 | $217.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $845.51 | $922.9775 | $922.98 | $923.00 | $922.90 | |