| 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 | $217.42 | 9.791% | $238.7076 | $238.71 | $238.70 | $238.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.68 | 5.750% | $49.3641 | $49.36 | $49.35 | $49.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $232.45 | 12.714% | $262.0037 | $262.00 | $262.00 | $262.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.88 | 7.577% | $265.5861 | $265.59 | $265.60 | $265.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $118.75 | 6.574% | $126.5566 | $126.56 | $126.55 | $126.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $128.97 | 5.815% | $136.4696 | $136.47 | $136.45 | $136.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.31 | 3.740% | $5.5086 | $5.51 | $5.50 | $5.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $996.46 | $1,084.1963 | $1,084.20 | $1,084.15 | $1,084.30 | |