| 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 | $230.78 | 5.198% | $242.7759 | $242.78 | $242.80 | $242.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $85.66 | 3.664% | $88.7986 | $88.80 | $88.80 | $88.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.96 | 9.696% | $154.6275 | $154.63 | $154.65 | $154.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $178.85 | 7.108% | $191.5627 | $191.56 | $191.55 | $191.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $125.86 | 12.279% | $141.3143 | $141.31 | $141.30 | $141.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $110.42 | 3.775% | $114.5884 | $114.59 | $114.60 | $114.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $25.45 | 7.606% | $27.3857 | $27.39 | $27.40 | $27.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $897.98 | $961.0531 | $961.06 | $961.10 | $961.10 | |