| 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 | $230.27 | 9.532% | $252.2193 | $252.22 | $252.20 | $252.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $147.94 | 10.762% | $163.8613 | $163.86 | $163.85 | $163.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $139.76 | 11.761% | $156.1972 | $156.20 | $156.20 | $156.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $30.51 | 3.659% | $31.6264 | $31.63 | $31.65 | $31.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $137.91 | 10.738% | $152.7188 | $152.72 | $152.70 | $152.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $71.45 | 10.688% | $79.0866 | $79.09 | $79.10 | $79.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $189.94 | 6.719% | $202.7021 | $202.70 | $202.70 | $202.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $947.78 | $1,038.4117 | $1,038.42 | $1,038.40 | $1,038.40 | |