| 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 | $235.56 | 3.382% | $243.5266 | $243.53 | $243.55 | $243.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.66 | 5.718% | $51.4424 | $51.44 | $51.45 | $51.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $73.91 | 3.218% | $76.2884 | $76.29 | $76.30 | $76.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $146.91 | 8.762% | $159.7823 | $159.78 | $159.80 | $159.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.99 | 13.857% | $18.2057 | $18.21 | $18.20 | $18.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $178.41 | 13.576% | $202.6309 | $202.63 | $202.65 | $202.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.58 | 13.352% | $89.072 | $89.07 | $89.05 | $89.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $778.02 | $840.9483 | $840.95 | $841.00 | $840.90 | |