| 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 | $234.33 | 4.639% | $245.2006 | $245.20 | $245.20 | $245.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $28.96 | 8.678% | $31.4731 | $31.47 | $31.45 | $31.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $16.76 | 6.585% | $17.8636 | $17.86 | $17.85 | $17.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $88.43 | 11.727% | $98.8002 | $98.80 | $98.80 | $98.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $138.44 | 13.198% | $156.7113 | $156.71 | $156.70 | $156.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.26 | 10.414% | $267.489 | $267.49 | $267.50 | $267.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $207.42 | 8.545% | $225.144 | $225.14 | $225.15 | $225.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $956.60 | $1,042.6818 | $1,042.67 | $1,042.65 | $1,042.70 | |