| 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 | $219.97 | 5.525% | $232.1233 | $232.12 | $232.10 | $232.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $168.52 | 6.834% | $180.0367 | $180.04 | $180.05 | $180.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $134.55 | 8.483% | $145.9639 | $145.96 | $145.95 | $146.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $183.43 | 6.354% | $195.0851 | $195.09 | $195.10 | $195.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.89 | 9.844% | $252.5204 | $252.52 | $252.50 | $252.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $95.72 | 12.722% | $107.8975 | $107.90 | $107.90 | $107.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $10.73 | 3.388% | $11.0935 | $11.09 | $11.10 | $11.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,042.81 | $1,124.7204 | $1,124.72 | $1,124.70 | $1,124.70 | |