| 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 | $228.90 | 5.470% | $241.4208 | $241.42 | $241.40 | $241.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $164.36 | 10.756% | $182.0386 | $182.04 | $182.05 | $182.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $226.87 | 11.797% | $253.6339 | $253.63 | $253.65 | $253.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.50 | 10.358% | $157.2602 | $157.26 | $157.25 | $157.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.33 | 6.711% | $37.701 | $37.70 | $37.70 | $37.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $33.57 | 11.806% | $37.5333 | $37.53 | $37.55 | $37.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $44.44 | 4.602% | $46.4851 | $46.49 | $46.50 | $46.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $875.97 | $956.0729 | $956.07 | $956.10 | $956.00 | |