| 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 | $230.31 | 7.312% | $247.1503 | $247.15 | $247.15 | $247.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $44.54 | 3.822% | $46.2423 | $46.24 | $46.25 | $46.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $223.49 | 4.251% | $232.9906 | $232.99 | $233.00 | $233.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $64.81 | 10.519% | $71.6274 | $71.63 | $71.65 | $71.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $123.56 | 4.284% | $128.8533 | $128.85 | $128.85 | $128.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $219.92 | 8.420% | $238.4373 | $238.44 | $238.45 | $238.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $11.99 | 11.674% | $13.3897 | $13.39 | $13.40 | $13.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $918.62 | $978.6909 | $978.69 | $978.75 | $978.70 | |