| 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 | $221.97 | 7.833% | $239.3569 | $239.36 | $239.35 | $239.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.67 | 8.790% | $82.3214 | $82.32 | $82.30 | $82.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.77 | 5.705% | $83.2638 | $83.26 | $83.25 | $83.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $120.42 | 9.646% | $132.0357 | $132.04 | $132.05 | $132.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $50.42 | 13.799% | $57.3775 | $57.38 | $57.40 | $57.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $160.33 | 6.869% | $171.3431 | $171.34 | $171.35 | $171.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.91 | 9.145% | $272.7643 | $272.76 | $272.75 | $272.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $957.49 | $1,038.4627 | $1,038.46 | $1,038.45 | $1,038.50 | |