| 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 | $225.98 | 7.280% | $242.4313 | $242.43 | $242.45 | $242.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.95 | 8.551% | $8.6298 | $8.63 | $8.65 | $8.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $49.58 | 10.488% | $54.78 | $54.78 | $54.80 | $54.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $101.25 | 10.288% | $111.6666 | $111.67 | $111.65 | $111.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $166.29 | 3.481% | $172.0786 | $172.08 | $172.10 | $172.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.29 | 12.465% | $16.0712 | $16.07 | $16.05 | $16.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $89.80 | 6.553% | $95.6846 | $95.68 | $95.70 | $95.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $655.14 | $701.3421 | $701.34 | $701.40 | $701.40 | |