| 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 | $229.85 | 5.466% | $242.4136 | $242.41 | $242.40 | $242.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $174.51 | 7.738% | $188.0136 | $188.01 | $188.00 | $188.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $24.50 | 4.331% | $25.5611 | $25.56 | $25.55 | $25.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $172.33 | 8.486% | $186.9539 | $186.95 | $186.95 | $187.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $44.87 | 10.480% | $49.5724 | $49.57 | $49.55 | $49.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $26.28 | 9.735% | $28.8384 | $28.84 | $28.85 | $28.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $150.29 | 7.249% | $161.1845 | $161.18 | $161.20 | $161.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $822.63 | $882.5375 | $882.52 | $882.50 | $882.60 | |