| 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 | $230.70 | 6.401% | $245.4671 | $245.47 | $245.45 | $245.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $194.70 | 12.105% | $218.2684 | $218.27 | $218.25 | $218.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $166.41 | 12.414% | $187.0681 | $187.07 | $187.05 | $187.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $109.87 | 11.317% | $122.304 | $122.30 | $122.30 | $122.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $21.84 | 5.231% | $22.9825 | $22.98 | $23.00 | $23.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $83.56 | 5.199% | $87.9043 | $87.90 | $87.90 | $87.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $82.50 | 13.772% | $93.8619 | $93.86 | $93.85 | $93.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $889.58 | $977.8563 | $977.85 | $977.80 | $978.00 | |