| 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 | $223.47 | 8.764% | $243.0549 | $243.05 | $243.05 | $243.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $238.25 | 9.270% | $260.3358 | $260.34 | $260.35 | $260.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $72.81 | 4.813% | $76.3143 | $76.31 | $76.30 | $76.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $67.72 | 6.645% | $72.22 | $72.22 | $72.20 | $72.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $61.45 | 12.173% | $68.9303 | $68.93 | $68.95 | $68.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $135.85 | 10.262% | $149.7909 | $149.79 | $149.80 | $149.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $200.50 | 3.760% | $208.0388 | $208.04 | $208.05 | $208.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.05 | $1,078.6850 | $1,078.68 | $1,078.70 | $1,078.60 | |