| 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 | $218.36 | 5.464% | $230.2912 | $230.29 | $230.30 | $230.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $44.82 | 13.855% | $51.0298 | $51.03 | $51.05 | $51.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $154.77 | 10.673% | $171.2886 | $171.29 | $171.30 | $171.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $148.51 | 11.505% | $165.5961 | $165.60 | $165.60 | $165.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $46.54 | 11.154% | $51.7311 | $51.73 | $51.75 | $51.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $177.60 | 13.445% | $201.4783 | $201.48 | $201.50 | $201.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.65 | 8.519% | $265.4917 | $265.49 | $265.50 | $265.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,035.25 | $1,136.9068 | $1,136.91 | $1,137.00 | $1,136.90 | |