| 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 | $230.77 | 5.659% | $243.8293 | $243.83 | $243.85 | $243.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $184.97 | 10.455% | $204.3086 | $204.31 | $204.30 | $204.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $9.46 | 8.129% | $10.229 | $10.23 | $10.25 | $10.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $133.88 | 6.180% | $142.1538 | $142.15 | $142.15 | $142.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $19.60 | 11.830% | $21.9187 | $21.92 | $21.90 | $21.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $247.30 | 13.803% | $281.4348 | $281.43 | $281.45 | $281.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $178.57 | 10.817% | $197.8859 | $197.89 | $197.90 | $197.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,004.55 | $1,101.7601 | $1,101.76 | $1,101.80 | $1,101.70 | |