| 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 | $224.44 | 8.438% | $243.3782 | $243.38 | $243.40 | $243.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $148.46 | 13.672% | $168.7575 | $168.76 | $168.75 | $168.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $189.95 | 7.848% | $204.8573 | $204.86 | $204.85 | $204.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.98 | 6.376% | $19.1264 | $19.13 | $19.15 | $19.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.46 | 13.777% | $40.3453 | $40.35 | $40.35 | $40.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $56.33 | 4.463% | $58.844 | $58.84 | $58.85 | $58.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $206.51 | 5.467% | $217.7999 | $217.80 | $217.80 | $217.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $879.13 | $953.1086 | $953.12 | $953.15 | $953.10 | |