| 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 | $216.30 | 7.330% | $232.1548 | $232.15 | $232.15 | $232.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $52.33 | 12.401% | $58.8194 | $58.82 | $58.80 | $58.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.82 | 8.220% | $154.5598 | $154.56 | $154.55 | $154.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $31.92 | 7.284% | $34.2451 | $34.25 | $34.25 | $34.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $244.91 | 13.496% | $277.9631 | $277.96 | $277.95 | $278.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $91.38 | 5.628% | $96.5229 | $96.52 | $96.50 | $96.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.99 | 3.870% | $248.2389 | $248.24 | $248.25 | $248.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,018.65 | $1,102.5040 | $1,102.50 | $1,102.45 | $1,102.50 | |