| 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 | $206.42 | 10.578% | $228.2551 | $228.26 | $228.25 | $228.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.83 | 12.701% | $53.9049 | $53.90 | $53.90 | $53.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $233.71 | 8.601% | $253.8114 | $253.81 | $253.80 | $253.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $204.91 | 11.515% | $228.5054 | $228.51 | $228.50 | $228.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.96 | 12.316% | $16.8025 | $16.80 | $16.80 | $16.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $85.31 | 5.619% | $90.1036 | $90.10 | $90.10 | $90.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.67 | 4.450% | $253.4688 | $253.47 | $253.45 | $253.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,035.81 | $1,124.8517 | $1,124.85 | $1,124.80 | $1,124.90 | |