| 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 | $230.50 | 5.163% | $242.4007 | $242.40 | $242.40 | $242.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $183.58 | 6.867% | $196.1864 | $196.19 | $196.20 | $196.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $66.92 | 6.223% | $71.0844 | $71.08 | $71.10 | $71.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $108.51 | 10.621% | $120.0348 | $120.03 | $120.05 | $120.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $98.79 | 11.726% | $110.3741 | $110.37 | $110.35 | $110.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $81.30 | 12.694% | $91.6202 | $91.62 | $91.60 | $91.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $24.25 | 13.347% | $27.4866 | $27.49 | $27.50 | $27.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $793.85 | $859.1872 | $859.18 | $859.20 | $859.20 | |