| 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 | $230.97 | 5.409% | $243.4632 | $243.46 | $243.45 | $243.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.30 | 9.235% | $18.8977 | $18.90 | $18.90 | $18.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $32.41 | 10.539% | $35.8257 | $35.83 | $35.85 | $35.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $85.87 | 10.641% | $95.0074 | $95.01 | $95.00 | $95.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $170.49 | 10.597% | $188.5568 | $188.56 | $188.55 | $188.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $41.93 | 3.648% | $43.4596 | $43.46 | $43.45 | $43.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $223.30 | 4.172% | $232.6161 | $232.62 | $232.60 | $232.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $802.27 | $857.8265 | $857.84 | $857.80 | $857.90 | |