| 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 | $216.35 | 8.349% | $234.4131 | $234.41 | $234.40 | $234.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.84 | 9.358% | $189.0144 | $189.01 | $189.00 | $189.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $115.54 | 13.373% | $130.9912 | $130.99 | $131.00 | $131.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.33 | 5.809% | $37.3823 | $37.38 | $37.40 | $37.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $233.42 | 8.153% | $252.4507 | $252.45 | $252.45 | $252.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $48.35 | 12.439% | $54.3643 | $54.36 | $54.35 | $54.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.48 | 6.705% | $83.7421 | $83.74 | $83.75 | $83.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $900.31 | $982.3581 | $982.34 | $982.35 | $982.40 | |