| 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 | $229.75 | 6.246% | $244.1002 | $244.10 | $244.10 | $244.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $214.49 | 12.486% | $241.2712 | $241.27 | $241.25 | $241.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $206.94 | 10.291% | $228.2362 | $228.24 | $228.25 | $228.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.65 | 6.315% | $38.9644 | $38.96 | $38.95 | $39.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $46.76 | 12.471% | $52.5914 | $52.59 | $52.60 | $52.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $45.66 | 8.407% | $49.4986 | $49.50 | $49.50 | $49.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $56.43 | 11.488% | $62.9127 | $62.91 | $62.90 | $62.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $836.68 | $917.5747 | $917.57 | $917.55 | $917.60 | |