| 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 | $229.33 | 5.777% | $242.5784 | $242.58 | $242.60 | $242.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.31 | 9.735% | $15.7031 | $15.70 | $15.70 | $15.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $211.56 | 6.240% | $224.7613 | $224.76 | $224.75 | $224.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $55.46 | 12.128% | $62.1862 | $62.19 | $62.20 | $62.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $169.59 | 7.299% | $181.9684 | $181.97 | $181.95 | $182.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.71 | 7.737% | $20.1576 | $20.16 | $20.15 | $20.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $22.52 | 3.730% | $23.36 | $23.36 | $23.35 | $23.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $721.48 | $770.7150 | $770.72 | $770.70 | $770.90 | |