| 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 | $195.39 | 6.838% | $208.7508 | $208.75 | $208.75 | $208.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $232.40 | 10.480% | $256.7555 | $256.76 | $256.75 | $256.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $217.97 | 13.820% | $248.0935 | $248.09 | $248.10 | $248.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $149.38 | 11.241% | $166.1718 | $166.17 | $166.15 | $166.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.60 | 13.205% | $39.1689 | $39.17 | $39.15 | $39.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $78.32 | 10.194% | $86.3039 | $86.30 | $86.30 | $86.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.30 | 5.243% | $232.9028 | $232.90 | $232.90 | $232.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,129.36 | $1,238.1472 | $1,238.14 | $1,238.10 | $1,238.30 | |