| 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 | $216.40 | 12.273% | $242.9588 | $242.96 | $242.95 | $243.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $82.49 | 7.276% | $88.492 | $88.49 | $88.50 | $88.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.44 | 8.481% | $8.071 | $8.07 | $8.05 | $8.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.36 | 11.337% | $10.4211 | $10.42 | $10.40 | $10.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $111.62 | 13.680% | $126.8896 | $126.89 | $126.90 | $126.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $81.55 | 10.327% | $89.9717 | $89.97 | $89.95 | $90.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $41.38 | 8.134% | $44.7458 | $44.75 | $44.75 | $44.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $550.24 | $611.5500 | $611.55 | $611.50 | $611.60 | |