| 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 | $222.64 | 8.866% | $242.3793 | $242.38 | $242.40 | $242.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.50 | 5.213% | $175.1796 | $175.18 | $175.20 | $175.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.62 | 5.771% | $8.0598 | $8.06 | $8.05 | $8.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $41.57 | 4.706% | $43.5263 | $43.53 | $43.55 | $43.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $89.69 | 11.270% | $99.7981 | $99.80 | $99.80 | $99.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $135.89 | 13.628% | $154.4091 | $154.41 | $154.40 | $154.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.28 | 7.580% | $252.0384 | $252.04 | $252.05 | $252.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $898.19 | $975.3906 | $975.40 | $975.45 | $975.40 | |