| 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 | $229.80 | 4.618% | $240.4122 | $240.41 | $240.40 | $240.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.87 | 10.824% | $17.5878 | $17.59 | $17.60 | $17.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $54.94 | 3.245% | $56.7228 | $56.72 | $56.70 | $56.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $216.82 | 11.527% | $241.8128 | $241.81 | $241.80 | $241.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.37 | 13.726% | $260.8533 | $260.85 | $260.85 | $260.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $54.61 | 5.584% | $57.6594 | $57.66 | $57.65 | $57.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $84.30 | 13.179% | $95.4099 | $95.41 | $95.40 | $95.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $885.71 | $970.4582 | $970.45 | $970.40 | $970.50 | |