| 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 | $230.56 | 5.562% | $243.3837 | $243.38 | $243.40 | $243.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.78 | 6.506% | $79.6452 | $79.65 | $79.65 | $79.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $11.71 | 3.791% | $12.1539 | $12.15 | $12.15 | $12.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.66 | 11.139% | $44.0777 | $44.08 | $44.10 | $44.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $95.41 | 3.713% | $98.9526 | $98.95 | $98.95 | $99.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $209.28 | 12.328% | $235.08 | $235.08 | $235.10 | $235.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $173.32 | 10.282% | $191.1408 | $191.14 | $191.15 | $191.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $834.72 | $904.4339 | $904.43 | $904.50 | $904.50 | |