| 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 | $230.28 | 9.196% | $251.4565 | $251.46 | $251.45 | $251.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $26.90 | 10.453% | $29.7119 | $29.71 | $29.70 | $29.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $19.54 | 8.656% | $21.2314 | $21.23 | $21.25 | $21.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $21.85 | 10.463% | $24.1362 | $24.14 | $24.15 | $24.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $139.97 | 11.257% | $155.7264 | $155.73 | $155.75 | $155.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $162.57 | 5.203% | $171.0285 | $171.03 | $171.05 | $171.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $169.99 | 11.231% | $189.0816 | $189.08 | $189.10 | $189.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $771.10 | $842.3725 | $842.38 | $842.45 | $842.30 | |