| 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 | $231.35 | 8.692% | $251.4589 | $251.46 | $251.45 | $251.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.31 | 3.600% | $167.1172 | $167.12 | $167.10 | $167.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $221.94 | 6.393% | $236.1286 | $236.13 | $236.15 | $236.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.50 | 13.702% | $193.8619 | $193.86 | $193.85 | $193.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $62.30 | 10.554% | $68.8751 | $68.88 | $68.90 | $68.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $189.94 | 3.575% | $196.7304 | $196.73 | $196.75 | $196.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $104.94 | 10.215% | $115.6596 | $115.66 | $115.65 | $115.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,142.28 | $1,229.8317 | $1,229.84 | $1,229.85 | $1,229.90 | |