| 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 | $223.51 | 8.425% | $242.3407 | $242.34 | $242.35 | $242.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $102.65 | 4.188% | $106.949 | $106.95 | $106.95 | $106.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $205.35 | 8.546% | $222.8992 | $222.90 | $222.90 | $222.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $173.79 | 7.464% | $186.7617 | $186.76 | $186.75 | $186.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $170.66 | 9.437% | $186.7652 | $186.77 | $186.75 | $186.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $48.27 | 10.860% | $53.5121 | $53.51 | $53.50 | $53.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $126.60 | 7.398% | $135.9659 | $135.97 | $135.95 | $136.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,050.83 | $1,135.1938 | $1,135.20 | $1,135.15 | $1,135.20 | |