| 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 | $225.66 | 5.655% | $238.4211 | $238.42 | $238.40 | $238.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $215.70 | 11.626% | $240.7773 | $240.78 | $240.80 | $240.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $38.65 | 12.864% | $43.6219 | $43.62 | $43.60 | $43.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $193.61 | 4.548% | $202.4154 | $202.42 | $202.40 | $202.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $24.66 | 3.549% | $25.5352 | $25.54 | $25.55 | $25.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $154.83 | 10.332% | $170.827 | $170.83 | $170.85 | $170.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $71.90 | 8.606% | $78.0877 | $78.09 | $78.10 | $78.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $925.01 | $999.6856 | $999.70 | $999.70 | $999.60 | |