| 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 | $210.77 | 8.694% | $229.0943 | $229.09 | $229.10 | $229.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $131.87 | 7.351% | $141.5638 | $141.56 | $141.55 | $141.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $147.61 | 13.272% | $167.2008 | $167.20 | $167.20 | $167.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $165.41 | 6.849% | $176.7389 | $176.74 | $176.75 | $176.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.71 | 5.716% | $37.7512 | $37.75 | $37.75 | $37.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $239.59 | 12.559% | $269.6801 | $269.68 | $269.70 | $269.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $123.78 | 11.540% | $138.0642 | $138.06 | $138.05 | $138.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,054.74 | $1,160.0933 | $1,160.08 | $1,160.10 | $1,160.20 | |