| 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 | $229.97 | 5.308% | $242.1768 | $242.18 | $242.20 | $242.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.64 | 3.342% | $15.1293 | $15.13 | $15.15 | $15.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.87 | 4.136% | $247.7083 | $247.71 | $247.70 | $247.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $232.74 | 7.195% | $249.4856 | $249.49 | $249.50 | $249.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $222.74 | 7.574% | $239.6103 | $239.61 | $239.60 | $239.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $152.36 | 12.460% | $171.3441 | $171.34 | $171.35 | $171.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $30.45 | 10.249% | $33.5708 | $33.57 | $33.55 | $33.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,120.77 | $1,199.0252 | $1,199.03 | $1,199.05 | $1,199.00 | |