| 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 | $230.50 | 5.214% | $242.5183 | $242.52 | $242.50 | $242.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.95 | 5.424% | $181.2766 | $181.28 | $181.30 | $181.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $44.54 | 13.637% | $50.6139 | $50.61 | $50.60 | $50.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $207.40 | 11.111% | $230.4442 | $230.44 | $230.45 | $230.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $61.30 | 11.431% | $68.3072 | $68.31 | $68.30 | $68.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.98 | 12.590% | $14.6142 | $14.61 | $14.60 | $14.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $134.51 | 13.337% | $152.4496 | $152.45 | $152.45 | $152.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $863.18 | $940.2240 | $940.22 | $940.20 | $940.10 | |