| 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 | $228.98 | 5.753% | $242.1532 | $242.15 | $242.15 | $242.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.88 | 13.729% | $79.4738 | $79.47 | $79.45 | $79.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $22.71 | 7.774% | $24.4755 | $24.48 | $24.50 | $24.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $195.42 | 4.391% | $204.0009 | $204.00 | $204.00 | $204.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $218.41 | 13.393% | $247.6617 | $247.66 | $247.65 | $247.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.45 | 11.769% | $40.7398 | $40.74 | $40.75 | $40.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $57.25 | 5.491% | $60.3936 | $60.39 | $60.40 | $60.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $829.10 | $898.8985 | $898.89 | $898.90 | $899.00 | |