| 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 | $230.63 | 3.573% | $238.8704 | $238.87 | $238.85 | $238.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.99 | 6.872% | $51.2879 | $51.29 | $51.30 | $51.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $60.39 | 9.588% | $66.1802 | $66.18 | $66.20 | $66.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $160.79 | 10.253% | $177.2758 | $177.28 | $177.30 | $177.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $220.55 | 12.564% | $248.2599 | $248.26 | $248.25 | $248.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $26.93 | 7.183% | $28.8644 | $28.86 | $28.85 | $28.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $155.65 | 10.671% | $172.2594 | $172.26 | $172.25 | $172.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $902.93 | $982.9980 | $983.00 | $983.00 | $983.20 | |