| 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 | $228.39 | 6.239% | $242.6393 | $242.64 | $242.65 | $242.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.96 | 13.427% | $45.3254 | $45.33 | $45.35 | $45.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.82 | 13.742% | $162.4463 | $162.45 | $162.45 | $162.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $147.64 | 7.727% | $159.0481 | $159.05 | $159.05 | $159.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $162.37 | 5.700% | $171.6251 | $171.63 | $171.65 | $171.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $90.63 | 5.690% | $95.7868 | $95.79 | $95.80 | $95.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $35.26 | 8.325% | $38.1954 | $38.20 | $38.20 | $38.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $847.07 | $915.0664 | $915.09 | $915.15 | $914.90 | |