| 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 | $230.52 | 5.232% | $242.5808 | $242.58 | $242.60 | $242.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $246.71 | 9.809% | $270.9098 | $270.91 | $270.90 | $270.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $160.63 | 7.837% | $173.2186 | $173.22 | $173.20 | $173.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $146.93 | 4.615% | $153.7108 | $153.71 | $153.70 | $153.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $131.28 | 5.478% | $138.4715 | $138.47 | $138.45 | $138.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $60.75 | 8.721% | $66.048 | $66.05 | $66.05 | $66.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $171.98 | 4.434% | $179.6056 | $179.61 | $179.60 | $179.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,148.80 | $1,224.5451 | $1,224.55 | $1,224.50 | $1,224.50 | |