| 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 | $220.64 | 6.413% | $234.7896 | $234.79 | $234.80 | $234.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $22.73 | 12.230% | $25.5099 | $25.51 | $25.50 | $25.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.53 | 10.274% | $46.8995 | $46.90 | $46.90 | $46.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $138.85 | 10.203% | $153.0169 | $153.02 | $153.00 | $153.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $136.43 | 8.476% | $147.9938 | $147.99 | $148.00 | $148.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $225.63 | 4.517% | $235.8217 | $235.82 | $235.80 | $235.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $230.57 | 11.576% | $257.2608 | $257.26 | $257.25 | $257.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,017.38 | $1,101.2922 | $1,101.29 | $1,101.25 | $1,101.30 | |