| 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 | $230.82 | 5.441% | $243.3789 | $243.38 | $243.40 | $243.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.42 | 7.293% | $7.9611 | $7.96 | $7.95 | $8.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $184.80 | 8.255% | $200.0552 | $200.06 | $200.05 | $200.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $235.83 | 7.645% | $253.8592 | $253.86 | $253.85 | $253.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $33.51 | 12.500% | $37.6988 | $37.70 | $37.70 | $37.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.55 | 8.556% | $175.3722 | $175.37 | $175.35 | $175.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $52.67 | 12.316% | $59.1568 | $59.16 | $59.15 | $59.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $906.60 | $977.4822 | $977.49 | $977.45 | $977.70 | |