| 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 | $231.33 | 5.336% | $243.6738 | $243.67 | $243.65 | $243.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.71 | 4.233% | $17.4173 | $17.42 | $17.40 | $17.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $46.82 | 8.659% | $50.8741 | $50.87 | $50.85 | $50.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $236.60 | 13.857% | $269.3857 | $269.39 | $269.40 | $269.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $46.97 | 11.668% | $52.4505 | $52.45 | $52.45 | $52.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $232.32 | 9.512% | $254.4183 | $254.42 | $254.40 | $254.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $58.38 | 9.311% | $63.8158 | $63.82 | $63.80 | $63.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $869.13 | $952.0355 | $952.04 | $951.95 | $952.10 | |