| 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 | $227.96 | 6.800% | $243.4613 | $243.46 | $243.45 | $243.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.73 | 4.342% | $17.4564 | $17.46 | $17.45 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $87.45 | 11.350% | $97.3756 | $97.38 | $97.40 | $97.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $196.29 | 7.858% | $211.7145 | $211.71 | $211.70 | $211.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $129.32 | 4.449% | $135.0734 | $135.07 | $135.05 | $135.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $145.74 | 8.706% | $158.4281 | $158.43 | $158.45 | $158.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.40 | 8.547% | $17.8017 | $17.80 | $17.80 | $17.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $819.89 | $881.3110 | $881.31 | $881.30 | $881.40 | |