| 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 | $231.76 | 4.780% | $242.8381 | $242.84 | $242.85 | $242.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.54 | 5.754% | $53.4481 | $53.45 | $53.45 | $53.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $93.56 | 3.694% | $97.0161 | $97.02 | $97.00 | $97.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $123.69 | 13.763% | $140.7135 | $140.71 | $140.70 | $140.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $231.33 | 6.476% | $246.3109 | $246.31 | $246.30 | $246.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $11.55 | 6.697% | $12.3235 | $12.32 | $12.30 | $12.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $84.72 | 3.121% | $87.3641 | $87.36 | $87.35 | $87.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $827.15 | $880.0143 | $880.01 | $879.95 | $879.90 | |