| 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 | $231.34 | 4.600% | $241.9816 | $241.98 | $242.00 | $242.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.77 | 8.106% | $8.3998 | $8.40 | $8.40 | $8.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $75.97 | 4.677% | $79.5231 | $79.52 | $79.50 | $79.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.93 | 10.450% | $240.7037 | $240.70 | $240.70 | $240.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $10.93 | 4.655% | $11.4388 | $11.44 | $11.45 | $11.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $115.88 | 10.346% | $127.8689 | $127.87 | $127.85 | $127.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $155.34 | 3.103% | $160.1602 | $160.16 | $160.15 | $160.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $815.16 | $870.0761 | $870.07 | $870.05 | $870.10 | |