| 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 | $238.42 | 3.646% | $247.1128 | $247.11 | $247.10 | $247.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $31.56 | 11.727% | $35.261 | $35.26 | $35.25 | $35.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $74.45 | 12.246% | $83.5671 | $83.57 | $83.55 | $83.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $209.77 | 13.706% | $238.5211 | $238.52 | $238.50 | $238.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $94.59 | 10.461% | $104.4851 | $104.49 | $104.50 | $104.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $20.78 | 11.436% | $23.1564 | $23.16 | $23.15 | $23.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.93 | 4.556% | $6.2002 | $6.20 | $6.20 | $6.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $675.50 | $738.3037 | $738.31 | $738.25 | $738.40 | |