| 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 | $230.78 | 4.511% | $241.1905 | $241.19 | $241.20 | $241.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $214.43 | 4.584% | $224.2595 | $224.26 | $224.25 | $224.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $10.52 | 9.621% | $11.5321 | $11.53 | $11.55 | $11.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $23.93 | 8.843% | $26.0461 | $26.05 | $26.05 | $26.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $130.40 | 9.802% | $143.1818 | $143.18 | $143.20 | $143.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $72.36 | 8.202% | $78.295 | $78.30 | $78.30 | $78.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.51 | 5.572% | $248.6326 | $248.63 | $248.65 | $248.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $917.93 | $973.1376 | $973.14 | $973.20 | $973.10 | |