| 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 | $234.72 | 3.164% | $242.1465 | $242.15 | $242.15 | $242.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $28.56 | 9.865% | $31.3774 | $31.38 | $31.40 | $31.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $180.49 | 12.653% | $203.3274 | $203.33 | $203.35 | $203.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $143.94 | 13.750% | $163.7318 | $163.73 | $163.75 | $163.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $150.77 | 7.329% | $161.8199 | $161.82 | $161.80 | $161.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $31.89 | 7.458% | $34.2684 | $34.27 | $34.25 | $34.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $30.84 | 11.556% | $34.4039 | $34.40 | $34.40 | $34.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $801.21 | $871.0753 | $871.08 | $871.10 | $871.00 | |