| 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 | $235.76 | 9.509% | $258.1784 | $258.18 | $258.20 | $258.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $54.48 | 8.799% | $59.2737 | $59.27 | $59.25 | $59.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $129.29 | 4.718% | $135.3899 | $135.39 | $135.40 | $135.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $65.77 | 3.729% | $68.2226 | $68.22 | $68.20 | $68.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $190.55 | 13.370% | $216.0265 | $216.03 | $216.05 | $216.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $121.92 | 10.134% | $134.2754 | $134.28 | $134.30 | $134.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.44 | 5.370% | $240.7072 | $240.71 | $240.70 | $240.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,026.21 | $1,112.0737 | $1,112.08 | $1,112.10 | $1,112.10 | |