| 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 | $231.82 | 4.578% | $242.4327 | $242.43 | $242.45 | $242.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.44 | 9.822% | $38.9209 | $38.92 | $38.90 | $38.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $93.63 | 12.245% | $105.095 | $105.10 | $105.10 | $105.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $221.56 | 3.217% | $228.6876 | $228.69 | $228.70 | $228.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $58.37 | 7.646% | $62.833 | $62.83 | $62.85 | $62.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $135.84 | 7.542% | $146.0851 | $146.09 | $146.10 | $146.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $63.73 | 7.870% | $68.7456 | $68.75 | $68.75 | $68.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $840.39 | $892.7999 | $892.81 | $892.85 | $892.70 | |