| 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 | $230.38 | 5.600% | $243.2813 | $243.28 | $243.30 | $243.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $175.89 | 10.627% | $194.5818 | $194.58 | $194.60 | $194.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $29.96 | 3.238% | $30.9301 | $30.93 | $30.95 | $30.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $44.47 | 6.387% | $47.3103 | $47.31 | $47.30 | $47.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $169.90 | 9.612% | $186.2308 | $186.23 | $186.25 | $186.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $25.91 | 10.206% | $28.5544 | $28.55 | $28.55 | $28.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $223.32 | 10.788% | $247.4118 | $247.41 | $247.40 | $247.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $899.83 | $978.3005 | $978.29 | $978.35 | $978.30 | |