| 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 | $220.52 | 9.544% | $241.5664 | $241.57 | $241.55 | $241.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $59.35 | 5.177% | $62.4225 | $62.42 | $62.40 | $62.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $49.44 | 7.389% | $53.0931 | $53.09 | $53.10 | $53.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.63 | 4.508% | $253.5678 | $253.57 | $253.55 | $253.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $69.35 | 5.348% | $73.0588 | $73.06 | $73.05 | $73.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $50.83 | 8.271% | $55.0341 | $55.03 | $55.05 | $55.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $157.62 | 8.516% | $171.0429 | $171.04 | $171.05 | $171.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $849.74 | $909.7856 | $909.78 | $909.75 | $909.80 | |