| 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 | $230.42 | 3.395% | $238.2428 | $238.24 | $238.25 | $238.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $200.30 | 5.340% | $210.996 | $211.00 | $211.00 | $211.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $96.30 | 5.522% | $101.6177 | $101.62 | $101.60 | $101.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $10.36 | 4.141% | $10.789 | $10.79 | $10.80 | $10.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $90.59 | 13.847% | $103.134 | $103.13 | $103.15 | $103.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $152.61 | 4.584% | $159.6056 | $159.61 | $159.60 | $159.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $20.80 | 10.273% | $22.9368 | $22.94 | $22.95 | $22.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $801.38 | $847.3219 | $847.33 | $847.35 | $847.20 | |