| 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 | $229.95 | 5.662% | $242.9698 | $242.97 | $242.95 | $243.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.52 | 7.671% | $42.5516 | $42.55 | $42.55 | $42.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $134.53 | 8.545% | $146.0256 | $146.03 | $146.05 | $146.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $77.87 | 4.528% | $81.396 | $81.40 | $81.40 | $81.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $125.40 | 3.243% | $129.4667 | $129.47 | $129.45 | $129.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $232.53 | 13.517% | $263.9611 | $263.96 | $263.95 | $264.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $17.40 | 4.265% | $18.1421 | $18.14 | $18.15 | $18.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $857.20 | $924.5129 | $924.52 | $924.50 | $924.60 | |