| 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 | $229.75 | 5.327% | $241.9888 | $241.99 | $242.00 | $242.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.25 | 5.174% | $38.1256 | $38.13 | $38.15 | $38.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $176.82 | 9.652% | $193.8867 | $193.89 | $193.90 | $193.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $131.89 | 8.260% | $142.7841 | $142.78 | $142.80 | $142.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $76.66 | 5.443% | $80.8326 | $80.83 | $80.85 | $80.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $11.59 | 6.380% | $12.3294 | $12.33 | $12.35 | $12.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.34 | 9.730% | $271.4062 | $271.41 | $271.40 | $271.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $910.30 | $981.3534 | $981.36 | $981.45 | $981.30 | |