| 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 | $229.27 | 5.522% | $241.9303 | $241.93 | $241.95 | $241.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.45 | 5.818% | $80.8979 | $80.90 | $80.90 | $80.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.60 | 10.150% | $276.0359 | $276.04 | $276.05 | $276.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $236.85 | 3.655% | $245.5069 | $245.51 | $245.50 | $245.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $182.92 | 6.437% | $194.6946 | $194.69 | $194.70 | $194.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $46.41 | 10.343% | $51.2102 | $51.21 | $51.20 | $51.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $141.67 | 11.446% | $157.8855 | $157.89 | $157.90 | $157.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,164.17 | $1,248.1613 | $1,248.17 | $1,248.20 | $1,248.10 | |