| 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 | $230.96 | 5.680% | $244.0785 | $244.08 | $244.10 | $244.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.63 | 5.830% | $50.4068 | $50.41 | $50.40 | $50.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $147.84 | 6.173% | $156.9662 | $156.97 | $156.95 | $157.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $149.77 | 11.767% | $167.3934 | $167.39 | $167.40 | $167.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $106.88 | 10.396% | $117.9912 | $117.99 | $118.00 | $118.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $67.68 | 3.683% | $70.1727 | $70.17 | $70.15 | $70.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $131.49 | 10.219% | $144.927 | $144.93 | $144.95 | $144.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $882.25 | $951.9358 | $951.94 | $951.95 | $952.00 | |