| 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 | $227.96 | 4.607% | $238.4621 | $238.46 | $238.45 | $238.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.77 | 7.815% | $50.4251 | $50.43 | $50.45 | $50.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $197.29 | 7.539% | $212.1637 | $212.16 | $212.15 | $212.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $221.36 | 11.574% | $246.9802 | $246.98 | $247.00 | $247.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $231.60 | 6.591% | $246.8648 | $246.86 | $246.85 | $246.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $93.52 | 9.480% | $102.3857 | $102.39 | $102.40 | $102.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $74.56 | 8.748% | $81.0825 | $81.08 | $81.10 | $81.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,093.06 | $1,178.3641 | $1,178.36 | $1,178.40 | $1,178.50 | |