| 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 | $245.54 | 10.870% | $272.2302 | $272.23 | $272.25 | $272.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $212.57 | 6.588% | $226.5741 | $226.57 | $226.55 | $226.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $18.89 | 5.805% | $19.9866 | $19.99 | $20.00 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $50.34 | 12.579% | $56.6723 | $56.67 | $56.65 | $56.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $205.50 | 10.103% | $226.2617 | $226.26 | $226.25 | $226.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $171.97 | 5.348% | $181.167 | $181.17 | $181.15 | $181.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $164.27 | 7.798% | $177.0798 | $177.08 | $177.10 | $177.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,069.08 | $1,159.9717 | $1,159.97 | $1,159.95 | $1,160.10 | |