| 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 | $228.47 | 6.304% | $242.8727 | $242.87 | $242.85 | $242.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.88 | 8.554% | $46.548 | $46.55 | $46.55 | $46.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $49.85 | 13.835% | $56.7467 | $56.75 | $56.75 | $56.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.41 | 7.845% | $153.5821 | $153.58 | $153.60 | $153.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $29.76 | 12.418% | $33.4556 | $33.46 | $33.45 | $33.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $23.89 | 7.830% | $25.7606 | $25.76 | $25.75 | $25.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $212.84 | 7.110% | $227.9729 | $227.97 | $227.95 | $228.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $730.10 | $786.9386 | $786.94 | $786.90 | $787.00 | |