| 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 | $217.94 | 5.594% | $230.1316 | $230.13 | $230.15 | $230.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.65 | 9.492% | $159.4751 | $159.48 | $159.50 | $159.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $40.94 | 8.295% | $44.336 | $44.34 | $44.35 | $44.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $105.58 | 3.625% | $109.4073 | $109.41 | $109.40 | $109.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $120.90 | 11.734% | $135.0864 | $135.09 | $135.10 | $135.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $230.27 | 7.148% | $246.7297 | $246.73 | $246.75 | $246.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $148.61 | 5.779% | $157.1982 | $157.20 | $157.20 | $157.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,009.89 | $1,082.3643 | $1,082.38 | $1,082.45 | $1,082.30 | |