| 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 | $228.70 | 5.503% | $241.2854 | $241.29 | $241.30 | $241.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.50 | 8.335% | $7.0418 | $7.04 | $7.05 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $175.58 | 4.246% | $183.0351 | $183.04 | $183.05 | $183.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $178.29 | 5.108% | $187.3971 | $187.40 | $187.40 | $187.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $26.55 | 8.136% | $28.7101 | $28.71 | $28.70 | $28.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $40.42 | 6.216% | $42.9325 | $42.93 | $42.95 | $42.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $124.79 | 11.536% | $139.1858 | $139.19 | $139.20 | $139.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $780.83 | $829.5878 | $829.60 | $829.65 | $829.50 | |