| 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 | $229.77 | 5.342% | $242.0443 | $242.04 | $242.05 | $242.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.81 | 11.664% | $42.2202 | $42.22 | $42.20 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $200.34 | 3.428% | $207.2077 | $207.21 | $207.20 | $207.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $112.47 | 9.200% | $122.8172 | $122.82 | $122.80 | $122.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $79.43 | 9.482% | $86.9616 | $86.96 | $86.95 | $87.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $243.38 | 8.548% | $264.1841 | $264.18 | $264.20 | $264.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $62.80 | 13.303% | $71.1543 | $71.15 | $71.15 | $71.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $966.00 | $1,036.5894 | $1,036.58 | $1,036.55 | $1,036.60 | |