| 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 | $231.80 | 4.288% | $241.7396 | $241.74 | $241.75 | $241.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $163.49 | 5.834% | $173.028 | $173.03 | $173.05 | $173.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $186.71 | 9.873% | $205.1439 | $205.14 | $205.15 | $205.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $94.62 | 10.451% | $104.5087 | $104.51 | $104.50 | $104.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $101.67 | 12.611% | $114.4916 | $114.49 | $114.50 | $114.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $32.52 | 3.135% | $33.5395 | $33.54 | $33.55 | $33.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $75.92 | 6.686% | $80.996 | $81.00 | $81.00 | $81.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $886.73 | $953.4473 | $953.45 | $953.50 | $953.30 | |