| 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 | $225.25 | 5.835% | $238.3933 | $238.39 | $238.40 | $238.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $92.92 | 3.470% | $96.1443 | $96.14 | $96.15 | $96.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $26.81 | 8.671% | $29.1347 | $29.13 | $29.15 | $29.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $19.30 | 8.809% | $21.0001 | $21.00 | $21.00 | $21.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $119.64 | 7.864% | $129.0485 | $129.05 | $129.05 | $129.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.81 | 8.557% | $16.0773 | $16.08 | $16.10 | $16.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $157.82 | 12.186% | $177.0519 | $177.05 | $177.05 | $177.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $656.55 | $706.8501 | $706.84 | $706.90 | $706.80 | |