| 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 | $234.51 | 4.242% | $244.4579 | $244.46 | $244.45 | $244.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $20.55 | 4.411% | $21.4565 | $21.46 | $21.45 | $21.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $210.82 | 4.737% | $220.8065 | $220.81 | $220.80 | $220.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $61.67 | 12.164% | $69.1715 | $69.17 | $69.15 | $69.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $45.57 | 7.418% | $48.9504 | $48.95 | $48.95 | $49.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $233.97 | 11.811% | $261.6042 | $261.60 | $261.60 | $261.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $206.83 | 12.575% | $232.8389 | $232.84 | $232.85 | $232.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,013.92 | $1,099.2859 | $1,099.29 | $1,099.25 | $1,099.40 | |