| 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 | $231.55 | 4.575% | $242.1434 | $242.14 | $242.15 | $242.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.95 | 7.506% | $38.6484 | $38.65 | $38.65 | $38.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.61 | 9.583% | $270.2426 | $270.24 | $270.25 | $270.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $32.59 | 10.821% | $36.1166 | $36.12 | $36.10 | $36.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $224.64 | 13.334% | $254.5935 | $254.59 | $254.60 | $254.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $140.82 | 11.668% | $157.2509 | $157.25 | $157.25 | $157.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $119.28 | 4.834% | $125.046 | $125.05 | $125.05 | $125.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,031.44 | $1,124.0414 | $1,124.04 | $1,124.05 | $1,123.90 | |