| 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 | $229.81 | 5.704% | $242.9184 | $242.92 | $242.90 | $242.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $62.45 | 5.705% | $66.0128 | $66.01 | $66.00 | $66.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.63 | 7.529% | $173.7991 | $173.80 | $173.80 | $173.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.36 | 13.694% | $20.8742 | $20.87 | $20.85 | $20.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $46.42 | 7.837% | $50.0579 | $50.06 | $50.05 | $50.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $57.86 | 12.545% | $65.1185 | $65.12 | $65.10 | $65.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $199.56 | 11.272% | $222.0544 | $222.05 | $222.05 | $222.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $776.09 | $840.8353 | $840.83 | $840.75 | $840.90 | |