| 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 | $226.61 | 7.474% | $243.5468 | $243.55 | $243.55 | $243.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $20.60 | 4.220% | $21.4693 | $21.47 | $21.45 | $21.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.26 | 9.648% | $261.2473 | $261.25 | $261.25 | $261.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.68 | 9.705% | $177.371 | $177.37 | $177.35 | $177.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $237.27 | 10.239% | $261.5641 | $261.56 | $261.55 | $261.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $72.80 | 10.133% | $80.1768 | $80.18 | $80.20 | $80.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.96 | 8.440% | $258.0438 | $258.04 | $258.05 | $258.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,195.18 | $1,303.4191 | $1,303.42 | $1,303.40 | $1,303.40 | |