| 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 | $232.39 | 4.103% | $241.925 | $241.93 | $241.95 | $241.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.45 | 5.325% | $7.8467 | $7.85 | $7.85 | $7.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $38.40 | 9.318% | $41.9781 | $41.98 | $42.00 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $95.71 | 11.495% | $106.7119 | $106.71 | $106.70 | $106.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $172.36 | 3.587% | $178.5426 | $178.54 | $178.55 | $178.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $91.42 | 6.473% | $97.3376 | $97.34 | $97.35 | $97.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $149.43 | 9.777% | $164.0398 | $164.04 | $164.05 | $164.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $787.16 | $838.3817 | $838.39 | $838.45 | $838.20 | |