| 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 | $230.90 | 5.715% | $244.0959 | $244.10 | $244.10 | $244.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $241.38 | 11.350% | $268.7766 | $268.78 | $268.80 | $268.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $96.25 | 10.492% | $106.3486 | $106.35 | $106.35 | $106.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $34.59 | 10.853% | $38.3441 | $38.34 | $38.35 | $38.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.51 | 4.399% | $238.5622 | $238.56 | $238.55 | $238.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $19.74 | 7.663% | $21.2527 | $21.25 | $21.25 | $21.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $160.57 | 3.473% | $166.1466 | $166.15 | $166.15 | $166.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,011.94 | $1,083.5267 | $1,083.53 | $1,083.55 | $1,083.50 | |