| 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 | $231.47 | 3.722% | $240.0853 | $240.09 | $240.10 | $240.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $217.94 | 10.632% | $241.1114 | $241.11 | $241.10 | $241.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $17.79 | 5.701% | $18.8042 | $18.80 | $18.80 | $18.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $75.81 | 13.470% | $86.0216 | $86.02 | $86.00 | $86.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $122.36 | 13.626% | $139.0328 | $139.03 | $139.05 | $139.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $83.33 | 13.801% | $94.8304 | $94.83 | $94.85 | $94.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $59.76 | 4.697% | $62.5669 | $62.57 | $62.55 | $62.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $808.46 | $882.4526 | $882.45 | $882.45 | $882.40 | |