| 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 | $242.98 | 5.531% | $256.4192 | $256.42 | $256.40 | $256.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.48 | 6.629% | $86.8813 | $86.88 | $86.90 | $86.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $183.69 | 3.501% | $190.121 | $190.12 | $190.10 | $190.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $218.44 | 6.267% | $232.1296 | $232.13 | $232.15 | $232.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $192.74 | 9.460% | $210.9732 | $210.97 | $210.95 | $211.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $152.36 | 7.556% | $163.8723 | $163.87 | $163.85 | $163.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $32.45 | 7.468% | $34.8734 | $34.87 | $34.85 | $34.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,104.14 | $1,175.2700 | $1,175.26 | $1,175.20 | $1,175.30 | |