| 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 | $230.62 | 9.280% | $252.0215 | $252.02 | $252.00 | $252.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $245.42 | 7.217% | $263.132 | $263.13 | $263.15 | $263.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $170.52 | 8.195% | $184.4941 | $184.49 | $184.50 | $184.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.41 | 6.848% | $5.7805 | $5.78 | $5.80 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $193.25 | 7.721% | $208.1708 | $208.17 | $208.15 | $208.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $204.95 | 8.751% | $222.8852 | $222.89 | $222.90 | $222.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $95.33 | 12.316% | $107.0708 | $107.07 | $107.05 | $107.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,145.50 | $1,243.5549 | $1,243.55 | $1,243.55 | $1,243.60 | |