| 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 | $242.54 | 8.196% | $262.4186 | $262.42 | $262.40 | $262.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $167.69 | 9.372% | $183.4059 | $183.41 | $183.40 | $183.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $99.66 | 6.410% | $106.0482 | $106.05 | $106.05 | $106.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $205.66 | 11.300% | $228.8996 | $228.90 | $228.90 | $228.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $161.48 | 8.480% | $175.1735 | $175.17 | $175.15 | $175.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $83.87 | 3.701% | $86.974 | $86.97 | $86.95 | $87.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $84.30 | 3.435% | $87.1957 | $87.20 | $87.20 | $87.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,045.20 | $1,130.1155 | $1,130.12 | $1,130.05 | $1,130.10 | |