| 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 | $228.73 | 6.275% | $243.0828 | $243.08 | $243.10 | $243.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $204.92 | 8.520% | $222.3792 | $222.38 | $222.40 | $222.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $173.73 | 5.807% | $183.8185 | $183.82 | $183.80 | $183.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $98.67 | 6.628% | $105.2098 | $105.21 | $105.20 | $105.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $168.63 | 11.367% | $187.7982 | $187.80 | $187.80 | $187.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $46.57 | 7.255% | $49.9487 | $49.95 | $49.95 | $49.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $135.77 | 12.143% | $152.2566 | $152.26 | $152.25 | $152.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,057.02 | $1,144.4938 | $1,144.50 | $1,144.50 | $1,144.50 | |