| 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 | $228.43 | 6.177% | $242.5401 | $242.54 | $242.55 | $242.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $163.70 | 7.562% | $176.079 | $176.08 | $176.10 | $176.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $38.34 | 12.869% | $43.274 | $43.27 | $43.25 | $43.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $32.27 | 12.405% | $36.2731 | $36.27 | $36.25 | $36.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.50 | 6.290% | $36.6701 | $36.67 | $36.65 | $36.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $140.71 | 13.761% | $160.0731 | $160.07 | $160.05 | $160.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $146.82 | 3.867% | $152.4975 | $152.50 | $152.50 | $152.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $784.77 | $847.4069 | $847.40 | $847.35 | $847.50 | |