| 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 | $228.43 | 7.268% | $245.0323 | $245.03 | $245.05 | $245.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $66.58 | 7.774% | $71.7559 | $71.76 | $71.75 | $71.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $222.50 | 4.221% | $231.8917 | $231.89 | $231.90 | $231.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $24.38 | 9.483% | $26.692 | $26.69 | $26.70 | $26.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $214.32 | 10.464% | $236.7464 | $236.75 | $236.75 | $236.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $118.37 | 10.831% | $131.1907 | $131.19 | $131.20 | $131.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $38.62 | 6.302% | $41.0538 | $41.05 | $41.05 | $41.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $913.20 | $984.3628 | $984.36 | $984.40 | $984.40 | |