| 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 | $228.40 | 7.395% | $245.2902 | $245.29 | $245.30 | $245.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.49 | 4.512% | $71.5803 | $71.58 | $71.60 | $71.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $98.83 | 3.232% | $102.0242 | $102.02 | $102.00 | $102.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.59 | 5.345% | $15.3698 | $15.37 | $15.35 | $15.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $42.48 | 13.668% | $48.2862 | $48.29 | $48.30 | $48.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $147.66 | 8.370% | $160.0191 | $160.02 | $160.00 | $160.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $197.52 | 9.848% | $216.9718 | $216.97 | $216.95 | $217.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $797.97 | $859.5416 | $859.54 | $859.50 | $859.60 | |