| 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 | $224.32 | 4.814% | $235.1188 | $235.12 | $235.10 | $235.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.57 | 5.475% | $50.1745 | $50.17 | $50.15 | $50.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $29.99 | 7.363% | $32.1982 | $32.20 | $32.20 | $32.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $30.91 | 8.837% | $33.6415 | $33.64 | $33.65 | $33.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $13.85 | 13.426% | $15.7095 | $15.71 | $15.70 | $15.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $204.76 | 10.202% | $225.6496 | $225.65 | $225.65 | $225.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $230.86 | 12.433% | $259.5628 | $259.56 | $259.55 | $259.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $782.26 | $852.0549 | $852.05 | $852.00 | $852.00 | |