| 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 | $229.63 | 5.429% | $242.0966 | $242.10 | $242.10 | $242.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $67.80 | 5.103% | $71.2598 | $71.26 | $71.25 | $71.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $150.39 | 11.679% | $167.954 | $167.95 | $167.95 | $168.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $205.74 | 9.235% | $224.7401 | $224.74 | $224.75 | $224.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $219.97 | 4.520% | $229.9126 | $229.91 | $229.90 | $229.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $174.54 | 13.808% | $198.6405 | $198.64 | $198.65 | $198.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.83 | 3.833% | $165.9563 | $165.96 | $165.95 | $166.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,207.90 | $1,300.5599 | $1,300.56 | $1,300.55 | $1,300.60 | |