| 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 | $229.87 | 5.276% | $241.9979 | $242.00 | $242.00 | $242.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $122.58 | 4.539% | $128.1439 | $128.14 | $128.15 | $128.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $98.34 | 6.316% | $104.5512 | $104.55 | $104.55 | $104.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $243.32 | 11.155% | $270.4623 | $270.46 | $270.45 | $270.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $33.81 | 6.550% | $36.0246 | $36.02 | $36.00 | $36.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $40.68 | 9.185% | $44.4165 | $44.42 | $44.40 | $44.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.76 | 8.118% | $18.1206 | $18.12 | $18.10 | $18.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $785.36 | $843.7170 | $843.71 | $843.65 | $843.70 | |