| 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 | $224.89 | 7.425% | $241.5881 | $241.59 | $241.60 | $241.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $33.50 | 8.338% | $36.2932 | $36.29 | $36.30 | $36.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $83.57 | 10.779% | $92.578 | $92.58 | $92.60 | $92.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.83 | 11.721% | $21.0371 | $21.04 | $21.05 | $21.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $223.30 | 10.862% | $247.5548 | $247.55 | $247.55 | $247.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $200.89 | 10.109% | $221.198 | $221.20 | $221.20 | $221.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.84 | 12.260% | $253.528 | $253.53 | $253.55 | $253.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,010.82 | $1,113.7772 | $1,113.78 | $1,113.85 | $1,113.80 | |