| 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 | 5.238% | $242.3421 | $242.34 | $242.35 | $242.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.31 | 12.540% | $80.2523 | $80.25 | $80.25 | $80.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $150.95 | 5.310% | $158.9654 | $158.97 | $158.95 | $159.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $23.72 | 10.766% | $26.2737 | $26.27 | $26.25 | $26.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $188.46 | 10.684% | $208.5951 | $208.60 | $208.60 | $208.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.80 | 3.673% | $19.4905 | $19.49 | $19.50 | $19.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $35.66 | 12.675% | $40.1799 | $40.18 | $40.20 | $40.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $719.18 | $776.0990 | $776.10 | $776.10 | $776.20 | |