| 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 | $231.51 | 4.694% | $242.3771 | $242.38 | $242.40 | $242.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $103.58 | 7.844% | $111.7048 | $111.70 | $111.70 | $111.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.71 | 8.815% | $260.8404 | $260.84 | $260.85 | $260.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $76.82 | 9.192% | $83.8813 | $83.88 | $83.90 | $83.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $186.84 | 9.287% | $204.1918 | $204.19 | $204.20 | $204.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.74 | 12.576% | $21.0967 | $21.10 | $21.10 | $21.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $226.30 | 7.468% | $243.2001 | $243.20 | $243.20 | $243.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,083.50 | $1,167.2922 | $1,167.29 | $1,167.35 | $1,167.30 | |