| 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 | $233.80 | 3.601% | $242.2191 | $242.22 | $242.20 | $242.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $56.35 | 8.387% | $61.0761 | $61.08 | $61.10 | $61.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $175.95 | 12.544% | $198.0212 | $198.02 | $198.00 | $198.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $175.40 | 12.616% | $197.5285 | $197.53 | $197.55 | $197.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $81.26 | 13.400% | $92.1488 | $92.15 | $92.15 | $92.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $185.82 | 8.854% | $202.2725 | $202.27 | $202.25 | $202.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $160.84 | 8.527% | $174.5548 | $174.55 | $174.55 | $174.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,069.42 | $1,167.8210 | $1,167.82 | $1,167.80 | $1,167.80 | |