| 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 | $229.88 | 3.546% | $238.0315 | $238.03 | $238.05 | $238.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $173.85 | 11.474% | $193.7975 | $193.80 | $193.80 | $193.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $222.43 | 12.405% | $250.0224 | $250.02 | $250.00 | $250.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $76.47 | 13.570% | $86.847 | $86.85 | $86.85 | $86.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.85 | 8.365% | $19.3432 | $19.34 | $19.35 | $19.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.79 | 8.275% | $13.8484 | $13.85 | $13.85 | $13.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $171.36 | 13.184% | $193.9521 | $193.95 | $193.95 | $194.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $904.63 | $995.8421 | $995.84 | $995.85 | $995.70 | |