| 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 | $230.42 | 4.357% | $240.4594 | $240.46 | $240.45 | $240.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.77 | 9.675% | $9.6185 | $9.62 | $9.60 | $9.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.58 | 4.365% | $261.5178 | $261.52 | $261.50 | $261.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $110.67 | 9.213% | $120.866 | $120.87 | $120.85 | $120.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $111.78 | 12.480% | $125.7301 | $125.73 | $125.75 | $125.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $120.43 | 5.273% | $126.7803 | $126.78 | $126.80 | $126.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.29 | 10.629% | $18.0215 | $18.02 | $18.00 | $18.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $848.94 | $902.9936 | $903.00 | $902.95 | $903.00 | |