| 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 | $224.82 | 7.625% | $241.9625 | $241.96 | $241.95 | $242.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.57 | 7.772% | $52.3449 | $52.34 | $52.35 | $52.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $146.26 | 3.191% | $150.9272 | $150.93 | $150.95 | $150.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $50.72 | 13.804% | $57.7214 | $57.72 | $57.70 | $57.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $177.36 | 10.426% | $195.8516 | $195.85 | $195.85 | $195.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $247.78 | 8.268% | $268.2665 | $268.27 | $268.25 | $268.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $53.52 | 5.107% | $56.2533 | $56.25 | $56.25 | $56.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $949.03 | $1,023.3274 | $1,023.32 | $1,023.30 | $1,023.40 | |