| 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 | $226.96 | 6.846% | $242.4977 | $242.50 | $242.50 | $242.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $181.77 | 12.792% | $205.022 | $205.02 | $205.00 | $205.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $46.91 | 5.302% | $49.3972 | $49.40 | $49.40 | $49.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $234.97 | 11.509% | $262.0127 | $262.01 | $262.00 | $262.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $30.41 | 11.141% | $33.798 | $33.80 | $33.80 | $33.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.39 | 12.332% | $6.0547 | $6.05 | $6.05 | $6.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $168.42 | 10.850% | $186.6936 | $186.69 | $186.70 | $186.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $894.83 | $985.4759 | $985.47 | $985.45 | $985.50 | |