| 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 | $214.84 | 12.625% | $241.9636 | $241.96 | $241.95 | $242.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.71 | 8.807% | $79.1136 | $79.11 | $79.10 | $79.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $180.43 | 13.180% | $204.2107 | $204.21 | $204.20 | $204.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $27.35 | 5.668% | $28.9002 | $28.90 | $28.90 | $28.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.85 | 5.267% | $7.2108 | $7.21 | $7.20 | $7.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $70.39 | 6.358% | $74.8654 | $74.87 | $74.85 | $74.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $163.28 | 12.271% | $183.3161 | $183.32 | $183.30 | $183.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $735.85 | $819.5804 | $819.58 | $819.50 | $819.60 | |