| 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 | $230.54 | 5.266% | $242.6802 | $242.68 | $242.70 | $242.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $82.50 | 4.371% | $86.1061 | $86.11 | $86.10 | $86.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $141.95 | 12.412% | $159.5688 | $159.57 | $159.55 | $159.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $50.99 | 13.208% | $57.7248 | $57.72 | $57.70 | $57.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $84.64 | 3.519% | $87.6185 | $87.62 | $87.60 | $87.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.49 | 3.800% | $17.1166 | $17.12 | $17.10 | $17.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $175.42 | 5.331% | $184.7716 | $184.77 | $184.75 | $184.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $782.53 | $835.5866 | $835.59 | $835.50 | $835.60 | |