| 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 | $224.84 | 5.800% | $237.8807 | $237.88 | $237.90 | $237.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.28 | 13.197% | $81.8188 | $81.82 | $81.80 | $81.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $89.34 | 7.805% | $96.313 | $96.31 | $96.30 | $96.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.85 | 12.424% | $277.5186 | $277.52 | $277.50 | $277.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $117.46 | 4.602% | $122.8655 | $122.87 | $122.85 | $122.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $165.48 | 7.725% | $178.2633 | $178.26 | $178.25 | $178.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $33.78 | 8.771% | $36.7428 | $36.74 | $36.75 | $36.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $950.03 | $1,031.4027 | $1,031.40 | $1,031.35 | $1,031.40 | |