| 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 | $223.97 | 6.304% | $238.0891 | $238.09 | $238.10 | $238.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.25 | 9.579% | $85.7456 | $85.75 | $85.75 | $85.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $170.95 | 13.357% | $193.7838 | $193.78 | $193.80 | $193.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $177.27 | 9.778% | $194.6035 | $194.60 | $194.60 | $194.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $74.45 | 12.394% | $83.6773 | $83.68 | $83.70 | $83.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $114.97 | 4.609% | $120.269 | $120.27 | $120.25 | $120.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.62 | 6.204% | $249.1758 | $249.18 | $249.20 | $249.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,074.48 | $1,165.3441 | $1,165.35 | $1,165.40 | $1,165.40 | |