| 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 | $233.50 | 3.637% | $241.9924 | $241.99 | $242.00 | $242.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.82 | 12.697% | $40.3681 | $40.37 | $40.35 | $40.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $93.54 | 5.734% | $98.9036 | $98.90 | $98.90 | $98.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $26.63 | 6.624% | $28.394 | $28.39 | $28.40 | $28.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $74.73 | 3.412% | $77.2798 | $77.28 | $77.30 | $77.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $128.57 | 12.519% | $144.6657 | $144.67 | $144.65 | $144.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.71 | 5.552% | $238.2414 | $238.24 | $238.25 | $238.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $818.50 | $869.8450 | $869.84 | $869.85 | $869.90 | |