| 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 | $230.77 | 4.767% | $241.7708 | $241.77 | $241.75 | $241.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.86 | 10.508% | $77.2009 | $77.20 | $77.20 | $77.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $43.46 | 12.677% | $48.9694 | $48.97 | $48.95 | $49.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.80 | 12.389% | $80.6953 | $80.70 | $80.70 | $80.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $11.48 | 11.333% | $12.781 | $12.78 | $12.80 | $12.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $217.34 | 3.327% | $224.5709 | $224.57 | $224.55 | $224.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $180.45 | 10.614% | $199.603 | $199.60 | $199.60 | $199.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $825.16 | $885.5913 | $885.59 | $885.55 | $885.70 | |