| 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 | $217.77 | 5.755% | $230.3027 | $230.30 | $230.30 | $230.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.35 | 10.682% | $15.8829 | $15.88 | $15.90 | $15.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.93 | 11.773% | $159.7571 | $159.76 | $159.75 | $159.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $105.81 | 11.591% | $118.0744 | $118.07 | $118.05 | $118.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $231.73 | 3.863% | $240.6817 | $240.68 | $240.70 | $240.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $193.54 | 3.208% | $199.7488 | $199.75 | $199.75 | $199.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.38 | 7.524% | $84.2773 | $84.28 | $84.30 | $84.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $984.51 | $1,048.7249 | $1,048.72 | $1,048.75 | $1,048.80 | |