| 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 | $228.80 | 5.784% | $242.0338 | $242.03 | $242.05 | $242.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $189.32 | 7.864% | $204.2081 | $204.21 | $204.20 | $204.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.51 | 9.582% | $38.9126 | $38.91 | $38.90 | $38.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $87.33 | 12.840% | $98.5432 | $98.54 | $98.55 | $98.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $237.65 | 11.859% | $265.8329 | $265.83 | $265.85 | $265.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $230.82 | 11.839% | $258.1468 | $258.15 | $258.15 | $258.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $71.77 | 13.103% | $81.174 | $81.17 | $81.15 | $81.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,081.20 | $1,188.8514 | $1,188.84 | $1,188.85 | $1,188.70 | |