| 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 | $234.95 | 3.175% | $242.4097 | $242.41 | $242.40 | $242.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.33 | 3.577% | $39.7011 | $39.70 | $39.70 | $39.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $18.66 | 4.473% | $19.4947 | $19.49 | $19.50 | $19.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $177.46 | 5.815% | $187.7793 | $187.78 | $187.80 | $187.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $233.85 | 3.864% | $242.886 | $242.89 | $242.90 | $242.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $48.94 | 6.661% | $52.1999 | $52.20 | $52.20 | $52.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $162.73 | 10.308% | $179.5042 | $179.50 | $179.50 | $179.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $914.92 | $963.9749 | $963.97 | $964.00 | $964.00 | |