| 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 | $217.88 | 9.370% | $238.2954 | $238.30 | $238.30 | $238.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.35 | 7.813% | $42.4244 | $42.42 | $42.40 | $42.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $88.57 | 7.165% | $94.916 | $94.92 | $94.90 | $94.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $163.93 | 13.772% | $186.5064 | $186.51 | $186.50 | $186.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $191.35 | 13.236% | $216.6771 | $216.68 | $216.70 | $216.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $60.86 | 13.364% | $68.9933 | $68.99 | $69.00 | $69.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $118.46 | 7.762% | $127.6549 | $127.65 | $127.65 | $127.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $880.40 | $975.4675 | $975.47 | $975.45 | $975.50 | |