| 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 | $228.77 | 6.285% | $243.1482 | $243.15 | $243.15 | $243.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.56 | 4.366% | $25.6323 | $25.63 | $25.65 | $25.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $20.94 | 5.286% | $22.0469 | $22.05 | $22.05 | $22.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $126.99 | 13.649% | $144.3229 | $144.32 | $144.30 | $144.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $112.88 | 12.574% | $127.0735 | $127.07 | $127.05 | $127.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.30 | 4.721% | $5.5502 | $5.55 | $5.55 | $5.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.59 | 13.820% | $272.7013 | $272.70 | $272.70 | $272.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $759.03 | $840.4753 | $840.47 | $840.45 | $840.40 | |