| 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 | $238.31 | 4.394% | $248.7813 | $248.78 | $248.80 | $248.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $29.36 | 3.330% | $30.3377 | $30.34 | $30.35 | $30.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $176.96 | 13.428% | $200.7222 | $200.72 | $200.70 | $200.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $222.71 | 5.684% | $235.3688 | $235.37 | $235.35 | $235.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $179.30 | 3.579% | $185.7171 | $185.72 | $185.70 | $185.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $13.74 | 7.850% | $14.8186 | $14.82 | $14.80 | $14.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $28.88 | 7.742% | $31.1159 | $31.12 | $31.10 | $31.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $889.26 | $946.8616 | $946.87 | $946.80 | $946.80 | |