| 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 | $230.49 | 5.365% | $242.8558 | $242.86 | $242.85 | $242.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $179.34 | 12.376% | $201.5351 | $201.54 | $201.55 | $201.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $94.77 | 4.542% | $99.0745 | $99.07 | $99.05 | $99.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $203.68 | 13.843% | $231.8754 | $231.88 | $231.90 | $231.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $217.34 | 3.248% | $224.3992 | $224.40 | $224.40 | $224.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $53.58 | 11.572% | $59.7803 | $59.78 | $59.80 | $59.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $71.76 | 4.420% | $74.9318 | $74.93 | $74.95 | $74.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,050.96 | $1,134.4521 | $1,134.46 | $1,134.50 | $1,134.50 | |