| 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 | $231.70 | 4.739% | $242.6803 | $242.68 | $242.70 | $242.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $167.38 | 11.277% | $186.2554 | $186.26 | $186.25 | $186.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $12.88 | 10.157% | $14.1882 | $14.19 | $14.20 | $14.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $88.67 | 6.344% | $94.2952 | $94.30 | $94.30 | $94.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $97.34 | 4.752% | $101.9656 | $101.97 | $101.95 | $102.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $219.75 | 8.199% | $237.7673 | $237.77 | $237.75 | $237.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $79.85 | 12.530% | $89.8552 | $89.86 | $89.85 | $89.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $897.57 | $967.0072 | $967.03 | $967.00 | $967.20 | |