| 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 | $232.77 | 4.564% | $243.3936 | $243.39 | $243.40 | $243.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $43.43 | 11.572% | $48.4557 | $48.46 | $48.45 | $48.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $149.49 | 13.810% | $170.1346 | $170.13 | $170.15 | $170.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $239.67 | 12.675% | $270.0482 | $270.05 | $270.05 | $270.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $72.70 | 7.137% | $77.8886 | $77.89 | $77.90 | $77.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $118.94 | 12.817% | $134.1845 | $134.18 | $134.20 | $134.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $183.94 | 8.212% | $199.0452 | $199.05 | $199.05 | $199.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,040.94 | $1,143.1504 | $1,143.15 | $1,143.20 | $1,143.10 | |