| 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 | $230.62 | 5.315% | $242.8775 | $242.88 | $242.90 | $242.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $28.53 | 6.420% | $30.3616 | $30.36 | $30.35 | $30.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.65 | 9.366% | $256.6273 | $256.63 | $256.65 | $256.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.33 | 7.824% | $171.796 | $171.80 | $171.80 | $171.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.60 | 3.528% | $35.8207 | $35.82 | $35.80 | $35.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $120.73 | 5.622% | $127.5174 | $127.52 | $127.50 | $127.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $6.94 | 9.171% | $7.5765 | $7.58 | $7.60 | $7.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $815.40 | $872.5770 | $872.59 | $872.60 | $872.60 | |