| 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 | $214.58 | 12.801% | $242.0484 | $242.05 | $242.05 | $242.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.55 | 9.775% | $39.025 | $39.03 | $39.05 | $39.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $103.73 | 8.431% | $112.4755 | $112.48 | $112.50 | $112.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $135.50 | 6.872% | $144.8116 | $144.81 | $144.80 | $144.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $78.79 | 4.202% | $82.1008 | $82.10 | $82.10 | $82.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $29.71 | 3.135% | $30.6414 | $30.64 | $30.65 | $30.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $79.52 | 8.530% | $86.3031 | $86.30 | $86.30 | $86.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $677.38 | $737.4058 | $737.41 | $737.45 | $737.30 | |