| 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 | $233.96 | 3.458% | $242.0503 | $242.05 | $242.05 | $242.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.32 | 6.844% | $77.2696 | $77.27 | $77.25 | $77.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $26.95 | 4.656% | $28.2048 | $28.20 | $28.20 | $28.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $147.48 | 12.435% | $165.8191 | $165.82 | $165.80 | $165.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $196.98 | 11.545% | $219.7213 | $219.72 | $219.70 | $219.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $13.96 | 4.227% | $14.5501 | $14.55 | $14.55 | $14.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $150.59 | 3.449% | $155.7838 | $155.78 | $155.80 | $155.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $842.24 | $903.3990 | $903.39 | $903.35 | $903.50 | |