| 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 | $229.38 | 5.329% | $241.6037 | $241.60 | $241.60 | $241.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.98 | 12.745% | $16.8892 | $16.89 | $16.90 | $16.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $181.58 | 8.401% | $196.8345 | $196.83 | $196.85 | $196.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.28 | 10.596% | $18.005 | $18.01 | $18.00 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.64 | 5.619% | $9.1255 | $9.13 | $9.15 | $9.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $233.46 | 6.545% | $248.74 | $248.74 | $248.75 | $248.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $190.91 | 11.848% | $213.529 | $213.53 | $213.55 | $213.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $875.23 | $944.7269 | $944.73 | $944.80 | $944.60 | |