| 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 | $211.26 | 6.140% | $224.2314 | $224.23 | $224.25 | $224.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $54.80 | 13.679% | $62.2961 | $62.30 | $62.30 | $62.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $77.39 | 5.797% | $81.8763 | $81.88 | $81.90 | $81.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.27 | 7.428% | $170.0263 | $170.03 | $170.05 | $170.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $63.58 | 8.490% | $68.9779 | $68.98 | $69.00 | $69.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $223.78 | 10.153% | $246.5004 | $246.50 | $246.50 | $246.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $182.96 | 3.225% | $188.8605 | $188.86 | $188.85 | $188.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $972.04 | $1,042.7689 | $1,042.78 | $1,042.85 | $1,042.80 | |