| 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 | $232.30 | 4.512% | $242.7814 | $242.78 | $242.80 | $242.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $18.67 | 4.468% | $19.5042 | $19.50 | $19.50 | $19.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $61.72 | 7.573% | $66.3941 | $66.39 | $66.40 | $66.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $51.77 | 3.104% | $53.3769 | $53.38 | $53.40 | $53.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.83 | 13.462% | $19.0957 | $19.10 | $19.10 | $19.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $46.48 | 9.870% | $51.0676 | $51.07 | $51.05 | $51.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $215.49 | 12.239% | $241.8638 | $241.86 | $241.85 | $241.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $643.26 | $694.0837 | $694.08 | $694.10 | $694.20 | |