| 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 | $218.73 | 9.649% | $239.8353 | $239.84 | $239.85 | $239.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $246.85 | 9.558% | $270.4439 | $270.44 | $270.45 | $270.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $46.83 | 12.782% | $52.8158 | $52.82 | $52.80 | $52.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $144.60 | 4.438% | $151.0173 | $151.02 | $151.00 | $151.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $49.62 | 6.123% | $52.6582 | $52.66 | $52.65 | $52.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.48 | 7.245% | $10.1668 | $10.17 | $10.15 | $10.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.60 | 6.130% | $261.7166 | $261.72 | $261.70 | $261.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $962.71 | $1,038.6539 | $1,038.67 | $1,038.60 | $1,038.60 | |