| 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 | $229.87 | 5.289% | $242.0278 | $242.03 | $242.05 | $242.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $91.60 | 5.480% | $96.6197 | $96.62 | $96.60 | $96.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $18.64 | 3.109% | $19.2195 | $19.22 | $19.20 | $19.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $189.30 | 4.204% | $197.2582 | $197.26 | $197.25 | $197.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $152.62 | 3.789% | $158.4028 | $158.40 | $158.40 | $158.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $223.90 | 12.499% | $251.8853 | $251.89 | $251.90 | $251.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $72.48 | 11.816% | $81.0442 | $81.04 | $81.05 | $81.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $978.41 | $1,046.4575 | $1,046.46 | $1,046.45 | $1,046.40 | |