| 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 | $242.27 | 7.770% | $261.0944 | $261.09 | $261.10 | $261.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $154.87 | 11.270% | $172.3238 | $172.32 | $172.30 | $172.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $107.58 | 6.245% | $114.2984 | $114.30 | $114.30 | $114.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $205.30 | 9.599% | $225.0067 | $225.01 | $225.00 | $225.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.81 | 9.752% | $14.0592 | $14.06 | $14.05 | $14.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $152.92 | 13.462% | $173.5061 | $173.51 | $173.50 | $173.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.25 | 3.214% | $238.6824 | $238.68 | $238.70 | $238.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,107.00 | $1,198.9710 | $1,198.97 | $1,198.95 | $1,199.00 | |