| 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 | $231.56 | 4.785% | $242.6401 | $242.64 | $242.65 | $242.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $20.91 | 10.740% | $23.1557 | $23.16 | $23.15 | $23.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.84 | 11.291% | $40.9996 | $41.00 | $41.00 | $41.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $156.25 | 4.860% | $163.8438 | $163.84 | $163.85 | $163.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $189.95 | 7.422% | $204.0481 | $204.05 | $204.05 | $204.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $219.36 | 3.308% | $226.6164 | $226.62 | $226.60 | $226.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $168.82 | 9.494% | $184.8478 | $184.85 | $184.85 | $184.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,023.69 | $1,086.1515 | $1,086.16 | $1,086.15 | $1,086.00 | |