| 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 | $221.87 | 9.468% | $242.8767 | $242.88 | $242.90 | $242.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $11.73 | 6.826% | $12.5307 | $12.53 | $12.55 | $12.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $172.51 | 12.610% | $194.2635 | $194.26 | $194.25 | $194.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $215.45 | 10.482% | $238.0335 | $238.03 | $238.05 | $238.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $161.31 | 13.572% | $183.203 | $183.20 | $183.20 | $183.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.97 | 3.503% | $9.2842 | $9.28 | $9.30 | $9.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $43.72 | 13.559% | $49.648 | $49.65 | $49.65 | $49.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $835.56 | $929.8396 | $929.83 | $929.90 | $929.80 | |