| 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 | $242.87 | 5.326% | $255.8053 | $255.81 | $255.80 | $255.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $141.50 | 9.803% | $155.3712 | $155.37 | $155.35 | $155.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $84.48 | 7.731% | $91.0111 | $91.01 | $91.00 | $91.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $213.25 | 12.426% | $239.7484 | $239.75 | $239.75 | $239.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $188.54 | 9.378% | $206.2213 | $206.22 | $206.20 | $206.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.84 | 8.345% | $10.6611 | $10.66 | $10.65 | $10.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $227.44 | 12.240% | $255.2787 | $255.28 | $255.30 | $255.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,107.92 | $1,214.0971 | $1,214.10 | $1,214.05 | $1,214.10 | |