| 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 | $229.49 | 5.553% | $242.2336 | $242.23 | $242.25 | $242.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.94 | 7.125% | $73.852 | $73.85 | $73.85 | $73.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $40.90 | 8.322% | $44.3037 | $44.30 | $44.30 | $44.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $175.60 | 6.110% | $186.3292 | $186.33 | $186.35 | $186.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $142.92 | 11.774% | $159.7474 | $159.75 | $159.75 | $159.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $129.39 | 13.447% | $146.7891 | $146.79 | $146.80 | $146.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $101.79 | 9.525% | $111.4855 | $111.49 | $111.50 | $111.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $889.03 | $964.7405 | $964.74 | $964.80 | $964.70 | |