| 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 | $238.97 | 6.113% | $253.5782 | $253.58 | $253.60 | $253.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.57 | 9.167% | $38.8307 | $38.83 | $38.85 | $38.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $184.80 | 8.340% | $200.2123 | $200.21 | $200.20 | $200.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $215.58 | 6.219% | $228.9869 | $228.99 | $229.00 | $229.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $104.94 | 12.428% | $117.9819 | $117.98 | $118.00 | $118.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $81.45 | 9.150% | $88.9027 | $88.90 | $88.90 | $88.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $37.39 | 12.196% | $41.9501 | $41.95 | $41.95 | $42.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $898.70 | $970.4428 | $970.44 | $970.50 | $970.50 | |