| 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 | $217.54 | 11.533% | $242.6289 | $242.63 | $242.65 | $242.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $104.90 | 5.375% | $110.5384 | $110.54 | $110.55 | $110.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.60 | 4.246% | $256.0282 | $256.03 | $256.05 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $60.83 | 13.237% | $68.8821 | $68.88 | $68.90 | $68.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.30 | 12.459% | $18.3308 | $18.33 | $18.35 | $18.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $247.73 | 11.241% | $275.5773 | $275.58 | $275.60 | $275.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $137.64 | 11.557% | $153.5471 | $153.55 | $153.55 | $153.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,030.54 | $1,125.5328 | $1,125.54 | $1,125.65 | $1,125.40 | |