| 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 | $229.68 | 6.866% | $245.4498 | $245.45 | $245.45 | $245.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $44.80 | 6.123% | $47.5431 | $47.54 | $47.55 | $47.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $198.70 | 7.703% | $214.0059 | $214.01 | $214.00 | $214.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $221.26 | 6.583% | $235.8255 | $235.83 | $235.85 | $235.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $165.85 | 9.144% | $181.0153 | $181.02 | $181.00 | $181.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $88.74 | 11.835% | $99.2424 | $99.24 | $99.25 | $99.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $79.73 | 8.790% | $86.7383 | $86.74 | $86.75 | $86.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,028.76 | $1,109.8203 | $1,109.83 | $1,109.85 | $1,109.60 | |