| 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 | $225.53 | 5.713% | $238.4145 | $238.41 | $238.40 | $238.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $174.76 | 5.334% | $184.0817 | $184.08 | $184.10 | $184.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.31 | 3.115% | $37.4411 | $37.44 | $37.45 | $37.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $65.63 | 7.756% | $70.7203 | $70.72 | $70.70 | $70.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.36 | 5.710% | $28.9223 | $28.92 | $28.90 | $28.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.26 | 8.562% | $16.5666 | $16.57 | $16.55 | $16.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $175.87 | 7.256% | $188.6311 | $188.63 | $188.65 | $188.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $720.72 | $764.7776 | $764.77 | $764.75 | $764.70 | |