| 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 | $231.71 | 4.512% | $242.1648 | $242.16 | $242.15 | $242.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $174.30 | 13.616% | $198.0327 | $198.03 | $198.05 | $198.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $72.85 | 3.364% | $75.3007 | $75.30 | $75.30 | $75.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $11.92 | 6.690% | $12.7174 | $12.72 | $12.70 | $12.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $220.58 | 5.204% | $232.059 | $232.06 | $232.05 | $232.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $90.43 | 6.692% | $96.4816 | $96.48 | $96.50 | $96.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $125.42 | 5.873% | $132.7859 | $132.79 | $132.80 | $132.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $927.21 | $989.5421 | $989.54 | $989.55 | $989.60 | |