| 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 | $231.77 | 4.705% | $242.6748 | $242.67 | $242.65 | $242.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $51.48 | 9.253% | $56.2434 | $56.24 | $56.25 | $56.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $47.38 | 12.301% | $53.2082 | $53.21 | $53.20 | $53.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $169.86 | 12.551% | $191.1791 | $191.18 | $191.20 | $191.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $11.26 | 5.796% | $11.9126 | $11.91 | $11.90 | $11.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $131.36 | 3.826% | $136.3858 | $136.39 | $136.40 | $136.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.37 | 3.749% | $254.5689 | $254.57 | $254.55 | $254.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $888.48 | $946.1728 | $946.17 | $946.15 | $946.20 | |