| 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 | $242.31 | 8.380% | $262.6156 | $262.62 | $262.60 | $262.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $164.52 | 3.392% | $170.1005 | $170.10 | $170.10 | $170.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.83 | 5.288% | $244.0892 | $244.09 | $244.10 | $244.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $179.59 | 11.522% | $200.2824 | $200.28 | $200.30 | $200.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $150.76 | 10.273% | $166.2476 | $166.25 | $166.25 | $166.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $127.34 | 6.451% | $135.5547 | $135.55 | $135.55 | $135.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $105.52 | 6.294% | $112.1614 | $112.16 | $112.15 | $112.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,201.87 | $1,291.0514 | $1,291.05 | $1,291.05 | $1,291.10 | |