| 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 | $229.56 | 5.570% | $242.3465 | $242.35 | $242.35 | $242.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $180.81 | 6.200% | $192.0202 | $192.02 | $192.00 | $192.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $119.99 | 5.635% | $126.7514 | $126.75 | $126.75 | $126.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $143.98 | 8.872% | $156.7539 | $156.75 | $156.75 | $156.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $112.50 | 11.873% | $125.8571 | $125.86 | $125.85 | $125.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $110.55 | 7.107% | $118.4068 | $118.41 | $118.40 | $118.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $188.50 | 12.123% | $211.3519 | $211.35 | $211.35 | $211.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,085.89 | $1,173.4878 | $1,173.49 | $1,173.45 | $1,173.60 | |