| 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 | $234.44 | 3.457% | $242.5446 | $242.54 | $242.55 | $242.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.62 | 13.127% | $17.6704 | $17.67 | $17.65 | $17.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $203.34 | 10.339% | $224.3633 | $224.36 | $224.35 | $224.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.39 | 11.815% | $271.0284 | $271.03 | $271.05 | $271.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $102.28 | 12.473% | $115.0374 | $115.04 | $115.05 | $115.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $177.45 | 6.802% | $189.5201 | $189.52 | $189.50 | $189.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $137.81 | 8.328% | $149.2868 | $149.29 | $149.30 | $149.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,113.33 | $1,209.4510 | $1,209.45 | $1,209.45 | $1,209.40 | |