| 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 | $229.40 | 4.778% | $240.3607 | $240.36 | $240.35 | $240.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.94 | 7.641% | $75.2841 | $75.28 | $75.30 | $75.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $206.92 | 12.866% | $233.5423 | $233.54 | $233.55 | $233.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $50.46 | 9.790% | $55.4 | $55.40 | $55.40 | $55.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $93.86 | 9.589% | $102.8602 | $102.86 | $102.85 | $102.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $48.93 | 9.364% | $53.5118 | $53.51 | $53.50 | $53.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $196.77 | 5.596% | $207.7812 | $207.78 | $207.80 | $207.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $896.28 | $968.7403 | $968.73 | $968.75 | $968.80 | |