| 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 | $231.85 | 5.344% | $244.2401 | $244.24 | $244.25 | $244.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.60 | 12.757% | $19.8452 | $19.85 | $19.85 | $19.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $198.53 | 9.715% | $217.8172 | $217.82 | $217.80 | $217.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $186.97 | 9.272% | $204.3059 | $204.31 | $204.30 | $204.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $201.47 | 4.532% | $210.6006 | $210.60 | $210.60 | $210.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $166.42 | 6.304% | $176.9111 | $176.91 | $176.90 | $176.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $194.37 | 11.156% | $216.0539 | $216.05 | $216.05 | $216.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,197.21 | $1,289.7740 | $1,289.78 | $1,289.75 | $1,289.70 | |