| 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 | $228.88 | 5.373% | $241.1777 | $241.18 | $241.20 | $241.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.60 | 6.303% | $18.7093 | $18.71 | $18.70 | $18.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $199.53 | 13.872% | $227.2088 | $227.21 | $227.20 | $227.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.45 | 6.577% | $45.2419 | $45.24 | $45.25 | $45.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $182.70 | 9.344% | $199.7715 | $199.77 | $199.75 | $199.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $101.77 | 7.660% | $109.5656 | $109.57 | $109.55 | $109.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $10.68 | 10.479% | $11.7992 | $11.80 | $11.80 | $11.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $783.61 | $853.4740 | $853.48 | $853.45 | $853.50 | |