| 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 | $230.39 | 5.437% | $242.9163 | $242.92 | $242.90 | $242.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $83.89 | 4.265% | $87.4679 | $87.47 | $87.45 | $87.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $114.96 | 10.275% | $126.7721 | $126.77 | $126.75 | $126.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $163.50 | 6.410% | $173.9804 | $173.98 | $174.00 | $174.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $177.95 | 3.517% | $184.2085 | $184.21 | $184.20 | $184.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $213.89 | 7.122% | $229.1232 | $229.12 | $229.10 | $229.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $153.53 | 7.575% | $165.1599 | $165.16 | $165.15 | $165.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,138.11 | $1,209.6283 | $1,209.63 | $1,209.55 | $1,209.70 | |