| 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 | $228.35 | 5.864% | $241.7404 | $241.74 | $241.75 | $241.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $23.60 | 9.537% | $25.8507 | $25.85 | $25.85 | $25.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $132.73 | 9.284% | $145.0527 | $145.05 | $145.05 | $145.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $75.72 | 13.180% | $85.6999 | $85.70 | $85.70 | $85.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.93 | 5.597% | $19.9895 | $19.99 | $20.00 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $182.31 | 7.625% | $196.2111 | $196.21 | $196.20 | $196.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $135.82 | 8.754% | $147.7097 | $147.71 | $147.70 | $147.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $797.46 | $862.2540 | $862.25 | $862.25 | $862.30 | |