| 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 | $228.81 | 6.386% | $243.4218 | $243.42 | $243.40 | $243.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $11.70 | 12.475% | $13.1596 | $13.16 | $13.15 | $13.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $9.85 | 12.445% | $11.0758 | $11.08 | $11.10 | $11.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $106.49 | 4.267% | $111.0339 | $111.03 | $111.05 | $111.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.67 | 4.386% | $261.6644 | $261.66 | $261.65 | $261.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $67.90 | 5.491% | $71.6284 | $71.63 | $71.65 | $71.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $161.25 | 12.539% | $181.4691 | $181.47 | $181.45 | $181.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $836.67 | $893.4530 | $893.45 | $893.45 | $893.50 | |