| 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 | $144.48 | 13.251% | $163.625 | $163.63 | $163.65 | $163.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $56.78 | 11.399% | $63.2524 | $63.25 | $63.25 | $63.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $26.92 | 10.498% | $29.7461 | $29.75 | $29.75 | $29.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.50 | 5.703% | $18.498 | $18.50 | $18.50 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.83 | 13.842% | $16.8828 | $16.88 | $16.90 | $16.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $227.67 | 5.344% | $239.8367 | $239.84 | $239.85 | $239.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.84 | 12.405% | $280.8327 | $280.83 | $280.85 | $280.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $738.02 | $812.6737 | $812.68 | $812.75 | $812.60 | |