| 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 | $223.88 | 8.198% | $242.2337 | $242.23 | $242.25 | $242.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $62.60 | 3.744% | $64.9437 | $64.94 | $64.95 | $64.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $155.73 | 13.469% | $176.7053 | $176.71 | $176.70 | $176.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $66.53 | 11.539% | $74.2069 | $74.21 | $74.20 | $74.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $52.40 | 10.194% | $57.7417 | $57.74 | $57.75 | $57.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $172.56 | 11.871% | $193.0446 | $193.04 | $193.05 | $193.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.35 | 6.297% | $265.0516 | $265.05 | $265.05 | $265.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $983.05 | $1,073.9275 | $1,073.92 | $1,073.95 | $1,073.80 | |