| 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 | 5.665% | $241.9517 | $241.95 | $241.95 | $242.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $63.69 | 10.465% | $70.3552 | $70.36 | $70.35 | $70.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.67 | 3.467% | $36.9067 | $36.91 | $36.90 | $36.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $197.36 | 7.627% | $212.4126 | $212.41 | $212.40 | $212.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $168.73 | 8.783% | $183.5496 | $183.55 | $183.55 | $183.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $145.44 | 10.176% | $160.24 | $160.24 | $160.25 | $160.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.48 | 7.344% | $242.0393 | $242.04 | $242.05 | $242.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,065.35 | $1,147.4551 | $1,147.46 | $1,147.45 | $1,147.40 | |