| 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 | $210.47 | 9.175% | $229.7806 | $229.78 | $229.80 | $229.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $153.55 | 13.171% | $173.7741 | $173.77 | $173.75 | $173.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $213.83 | 12.283% | $240.0947 | $240.09 | $240.10 | $240.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $23.96 | 5.375% | $25.2479 | $25.25 | $25.25 | $25.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $166.32 | 9.308% | $181.8011 | $181.80 | $181.80 | $181.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $53.47 | 13.218% | $60.5377 | $60.54 | $60.55 | $60.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $223.74 | 10.859% | $248.0359 | $248.04 | $248.05 | $248.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,045.34 | $1,159.2720 | $1,159.27 | $1,159.30 | $1,159.20 | |