| 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 | $228.40 | 5.562% | $241.1036 | $241.10 | $241.10 | $241.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $154.95 | 13.795% | $176.3254 | $176.33 | $176.35 | $176.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $25.34 | 6.272% | $26.9293 | $26.93 | $26.95 | $26.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.73 | 13.422% | $7.6333 | $7.63 | $7.65 | $7.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $30.61 | 12.648% | $34.4816 | $34.48 | $34.50 | $34.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.48 | 5.245% | $38.3934 | $38.39 | $38.40 | $38.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $94.88 | 4.315% | $98.9741 | $98.97 | $98.95 | $99.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $577.39 | $623.8407 | $623.83 | $623.90 | $623.80 | |