| 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 | $229.76 | 5.484% | $242.36 | $242.36 | $242.35 | $242.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $13.33 | 4.748% | $13.9629 | $13.96 | $13.95 | $14.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $178.68 | 3.719% | $185.3251 | $185.33 | $185.35 | $185.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $29.43 | 10.178% | $32.4254 | $32.43 | $32.45 | $32.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.39 | 12.543% | $40.9544 | $40.95 | $40.95 | $41.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $131.26 | 13.255% | $148.6585 | $148.66 | $148.65 | $148.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $195.94 | 10.306% | $216.1336 | $216.13 | $216.15 | $216.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $814.79 | $879.8199 | $879.82 | $879.85 | $879.90 | |