| 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 | $232.28 | 3.113% | $239.5109 | $239.51 | $239.50 | $239.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.81 | 5.587% | $75.822 | $75.82 | $75.80 | $75.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $89.44 | 12.331% | $100.4688 | $100.47 | $100.45 | $100.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $148.77 | 8.246% | $161.0376 | $161.04 | $161.05 | $161.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $41.98 | 9.204% | $45.8438 | $45.84 | $45.85 | $45.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $64.46 | 6.566% | $68.6924 | $68.69 | $68.70 | $68.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.26 | 10.323% | $86.3388 | $86.34 | $86.35 | $86.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $727.00 | $777.7143 | $777.71 | $777.70 | $777.60 | |