| 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 | $233.69 | 3.699% | $242.3342 | $242.33 | $242.35 | $242.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.43 | 5.634% | $7.8486 | $7.85 | $7.85 | $7.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $136.83 | 9.685% | $150.082 | $150.08 | $150.10 | $150.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $218.57 | 3.421% | $226.0473 | $226.05 | $226.05 | $226.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $86.56 | 12.337% | $97.2389 | $97.24 | $97.25 | $97.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $245.31 | 12.816% | $276.7489 | $276.75 | $276.75 | $276.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $47.87 | 12.533% | $53.8695 | $53.87 | $53.85 | $53.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $976.26 | $1,054.1694 | $1,054.17 | $1,054.20 | $1,054.00 | |