| 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 | $208.71 | 10.240% | $230.0819 | $230.08 | $230.10 | $230.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.40 | 3.278% | $17.9704 | $17.97 | $17.95 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $156.87 | 8.631% | $170.4094 | $170.41 | $170.40 | $170.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $160.26 | 9.370% | $175.2764 | $175.28 | $175.30 | $175.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $218.30 | 8.305% | $236.4298 | $236.43 | $236.45 | $236.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $41.70 | 3.725% | $43.2533 | $43.25 | $43.25 | $43.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $227.94 | 11.577% | $254.3286 | $254.33 | $254.35 | $254.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,031.18 | $1,127.7498 | $1,127.75 | $1,127.80 | $1,127.80 | |