| 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 | $229.76 | 5.395% | $242.1556 | $242.16 | $242.15 | $242.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.59 | 10.365% | $176.1315 | $176.13 | $176.15 | $176.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $34.31 | 11.532% | $38.2666 | $38.27 | $38.25 | $38.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $91.81 | 6.440% | $97.7226 | $97.72 | $97.70 | $97.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $53.75 | 8.139% | $58.1247 | $58.12 | $58.10 | $58.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $20.31 | 7.389% | $21.8107 | $21.81 | $21.80 | $21.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $113.97 | 3.534% | $117.9977 | $118.00 | $118.00 | $118.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $703.50 | $752.2094 | $752.21 | $752.15 | $752.20 | |