| 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 | $229.57 | 5.709% | $242.6762 | $242.68 | $242.70 | $242.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $105.31 | 11.463% | $117.3817 | $117.38 | $117.40 | $117.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $151.92 | 3.362% | $157.0276 | $157.03 | $157.05 | $157.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $215.40 | 7.364% | $231.2621 | $231.26 | $231.25 | $231.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $50.74 | 3.645% | $52.5895 | $52.59 | $52.60 | $52.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $85.99 | 9.666% | $94.3018 | $94.30 | $94.30 | $94.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.52 | 3.400% | $81.1897 | $81.19 | $81.20 | $81.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $917.45 | $976.4286 | $976.43 | $976.50 | $976.50 | |