| 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 | $231.80 | 8.330% | $251.1089 | $251.11 | $251.10 | $251.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $188.43 | 4.551% | $197.0054 | $197.01 | $197.00 | $197.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $141.74 | 13.434% | $160.7814 | $160.78 | $160.80 | $160.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $63.65 | 10.383% | $70.2588 | $70.26 | $70.25 | $70.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $115.65 | 11.259% | $128.671 | $128.67 | $128.65 | $128.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $217.77 | 10.292% | $240.1829 | $240.18 | $240.20 | $240.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $9.54 | 5.665% | $10.0804 | $10.08 | $10.10 | $10.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $968.58 | $1,058.0888 | $1,058.09 | $1,058.10 | $1,058.20 | |