| 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 | $229.83 | 5.410% | $242.2638 | $242.26 | $242.25 | $242.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.91 | 5.147% | $17.7804 | $17.78 | $17.80 | $17.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $225.27 | 7.456% | $242.0661 | $242.07 | $242.05 | $242.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $32.69 | 3.390% | $33.7982 | $33.80 | $33.80 | $33.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.42 | 11.468% | $160.9821 | $160.98 | $161.00 | $161.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.68 | 12.432% | $260.4825 | $260.48 | $260.50 | $260.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $110.64 | 11.102% | $122.9233 | $122.92 | $122.90 | $122.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $991.44 | $1,080.2964 | $1,080.29 | $1,080.30 | $1,080.40 | |