| 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 | $228.91 | 6.324% | $243.3863 | $243.39 | $243.40 | $243.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $66.33 | 7.749% | $71.4699 | $71.47 | $71.45 | $71.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.46 | 10.768% | $47.0321 | $47.03 | $47.05 | $47.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $243.66 | 3.135% | $251.2987 | $251.30 | $251.30 | $251.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $172.38 | 8.439% | $186.9271 | $186.93 | $186.95 | $186.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $177.43 | 6.867% | $189.6141 | $189.61 | $189.60 | $189.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $89.51 | 9.688% | $98.1817 | $98.18 | $98.20 | $98.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,020.68 | $1,087.9099 | $1,087.91 | $1,087.95 | $1,087.90 | |