| 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 | $238.90 | 8.255% | $258.6212 | $258.62 | $258.60 | $258.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $44.97 | 5.245% | $47.3287 | $47.33 | $47.35 | $47.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $129.49 | 13.584% | $147.0799 | $147.08 | $147.10 | $147.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $225.97 | 4.717% | $236.629 | $236.63 | $236.65 | $236.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $164.63 | 10.318% | $181.6165 | $181.62 | $181.60 | $181.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $236.54 | 11.469% | $263.6688 | $263.67 | $263.65 | $263.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $10.49 | 9.482% | $11.4847 | $11.48 | $11.50 | $11.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,050.99 | $1,146.4288 | $1,146.43 | $1,146.45 | $1,146.40 | |