| 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 | $238.40 | 8.358% | $258.3255 | $258.33 | $258.35 | $258.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $126.40 | 3.753% | $131.1438 | $131.14 | $131.15 | $131.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $96.68 | 7.750% | $104.1727 | $104.17 | $104.15 | $104.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $118.61 | 3.446% | $122.6973 | $122.70 | $122.70 | $122.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $215.42 | 6.782% | $230.0298 | $230.03 | $230.05 | $230.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $25.93 | 13.576% | $29.4503 | $29.45 | $29.45 | $29.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $64.66 | 9.169% | $70.5887 | $70.59 | $70.60 | $70.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $886.10 | $946.4081 | $946.41 | $946.45 | $946.40 | |