| 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 | $229.66 | 5.422% | $242.1122 | $242.11 | $242.10 | $242.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $197.30 | 6.710% | $210.5388 | $210.54 | $210.55 | $210.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.95 | 6.787% | $218.86 | $218.86 | $218.85 | $218.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $19.65 | 3.498% | $20.3374 | $20.34 | $20.35 | $20.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.82 | 12.738% | $277.1326 | $277.13 | $277.15 | $277.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $102.53 | 5.856% | $108.5342 | $108.53 | $108.55 | $108.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.99 | 5.292% | $259.0078 | $259.01 | $259.00 | $259.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,245.90 | $1,336.5230 | $1,336.52 | $1,336.55 | $1,336.40 | |