| 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 | $227.50 | 6.433% | $242.1351 | $242.14 | $242.15 | $242.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $236.99 | 10.657% | $262.246 | $262.25 | $262.25 | $262.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $5.73 | 5.786% | $6.0615 | $6.06 | $6.05 | $6.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.71 | 11.106% | $176.3363 | $176.34 | $176.35 | $176.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.86 | 4.468% | $259.9791 | $259.98 | $260.00 | $260.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $126.56 | 3.499% | $130.9883 | $130.99 | $131.00 | $131.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $96.75 | 4.673% | $101.2711 | $101.27 | $101.25 | $101.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,101.10 | $1,179.0174 | $1,179.03 | $1,179.05 | $1,179.00 | |