| 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 | $242.99 | 5.800% | $257.0834 | $257.08 | $257.10 | $257.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $214.64 | 3.532% | $222.2211 | $222.22 | $222.20 | $222.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $168.40 | 13.220% | $190.6625 | $190.66 | $190.65 | $190.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $156.49 | 9.776% | $171.7885 | $171.79 | $171.80 | $171.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $167.82 | 12.602% | $188.9687 | $188.97 | $188.95 | $189.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $144.79 | 12.107% | $162.3197 | $162.32 | $162.30 | $162.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $138.75 | 6.528% | $147.8076 | $147.81 | $147.80 | $147.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,233.88 | $1,340.8515 | $1,340.85 | $1,340.80 | $1,340.90 | |