| 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 | $224.43 | 6.268% | $238.4973 | $238.50 | $238.50 | $238.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $104.70 | 13.214% | $118.5351 | $118.54 | $118.55 | $118.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $93.58 | 4.740% | $98.0157 | $98.02 | $98.00 | $98.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $27.89 | 9.304% | $30.4849 | $30.48 | $30.50 | $30.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $38.76 | 9.441% | $42.4193 | $42.42 | $42.40 | $42.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $71.69 | 11.856% | $80.1896 | $80.19 | $80.20 | $80.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.27 | 4.321% | $229.7879 | $229.79 | $229.80 | $229.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $781.32 | $837.9298 | $837.94 | $837.95 | $837.90 | |