| 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 | $104.62 | 5.350% | $110.2172 | $110.22 | $110.20 | $110.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $132.41 | 8.356% | $143.4742 | $143.47 | $143.45 | $143.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $233.92 | 12.412% | $262.9542 | $262.95 | $262.95 | $263.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $245.47 | 5.413% | $258.7573 | $258.76 | $258.75 | $258.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.90 | 4.794% | $258.7364 | $258.74 | $258.75 | $258.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $27.67 | 5.330% | $29.1448 | $29.14 | $29.15 | $29.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $179.31 | 10.386% | $197.9331 | $197.93 | $197.95 | $197.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,170.30 | $1,261.2172 | $1,261.21 | $1,261.20 | $1,261.20 | |