| 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 | $228.71 | 5.425% | $241.1175 | $241.12 | $241.10 | $241.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.49 | 8.550% | $179.6394 | $179.64 | $179.65 | $179.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.74 | 13.115% | $237.2474 | $237.25 | $237.25 | $237.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $163.41 | 11.426% | $182.0812 | $182.08 | $182.10 | $182.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $49.25 | 10.408% | $54.3759 | $54.38 | $54.40 | $54.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $221.29 | 13.648% | $251.4917 | $251.49 | $251.50 | $251.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $149.57 | 8.454% | $162.2146 | $162.21 | $162.20 | $162.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,187.46 | $1,308.1677 | $1,308.17 | $1,308.20 | $1,308.10 | |