| 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 | $229.80 | 5.356% | $242.1081 | $242.11 | $242.10 | $242.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $30.59 | 12.765% | $34.4948 | $34.49 | $34.50 | $34.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $154.54 | 3.618% | $160.1313 | $160.13 | $160.15 | $160.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $155.77 | 13.493% | $176.788 | $176.79 | $176.80 | $176.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $66.83 | 3.858% | $69.4083 | $69.41 | $69.40 | $69.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $21.64 | 5.678% | $22.8687 | $22.87 | $22.85 | $22.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $223.97 | 13.772% | $254.8151 | $254.82 | $254.80 | $254.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $883.14 | $960.6143 | $960.62 | $960.60 | $960.60 | |