| 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 | $231.27 | 3.540% | $239.457 | $239.46 | $239.45 | $239.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.32 | 6.179% | $17.3284 | $17.33 | $17.35 | $17.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $160.85 | 8.411% | $174.3791 | $174.38 | $174.40 | $174.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $153.77 | 13.831% | $175.0379 | $175.04 | $175.05 | $175.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.31 | 13.869% | $19.7107 | $19.71 | $19.70 | $19.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $31.43 | 13.191% | $35.5759 | $35.58 | $35.60 | $35.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $164.80 | 12.854% | $185.9834 | $185.98 | $186.00 | $186.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $775.75 | $847.4724 | $847.48 | $847.55 | $847.50 | |