| 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 | $228.64 | 5.571% | $241.3775 | $241.38 | $241.40 | $241.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.32 | 5.853% | $79.7285 | $79.73 | $79.75 | $79.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $45.67 | 12.708% | $51.4737 | $51.47 | $51.45 | $51.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $219.72 | 11.110% | $244.1309 | $244.13 | $244.15 | $244.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $118.80 | 9.307% | $129.8567 | $129.86 | $129.85 | $129.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $106.96 | 8.149% | $115.6762 | $115.68 | $115.70 | $115.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $97.58 | 12.434% | $109.7131 | $109.71 | $109.70 | $109.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $892.69 | $971.9566 | $971.96 | $972.00 | $972.00 | |