| 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 | $228.97 | 5.408% | $241.3527 | $241.35 | $241.35 | $241.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $13.65 | 10.687% | $15.1088 | $15.11 | $15.10 | $15.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.63 | 8.799% | $258.5391 | $258.54 | $258.55 | $258.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.46 | 3.763% | $7.7407 | $7.74 | $7.75 | $7.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $216.92 | 11.742% | $242.3907 | $242.39 | $242.40 | $242.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $194.90 | 11.169% | $216.6684 | $216.67 | $216.65 | $216.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $201.84 | 8.503% | $219.0025 | $219.00 | $219.00 | $219.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,101.37 | $1,200.8029 | $1,200.80 | $1,200.80 | $1,200.80 | |