| 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 | $227.61 | 3.825% | $236.3161 | $236.32 | $236.30 | $236.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $88.36 | 9.492% | $96.7471 | $96.75 | $96.75 | $96.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $175.51 | 7.806% | $189.2103 | $189.21 | $189.20 | $189.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $168.83 | 11.542% | $188.3164 | $188.32 | $188.30 | $188.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $225.57 | 12.791% | $254.4227 | $254.42 | $254.40 | $254.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $172.41 | 13.670% | $195.9784 | $195.98 | $196.00 | $196.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $194.52 | 12.405% | $218.6502 | $218.65 | $218.65 | $218.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,252.81 | $1,379.6412 | $1,379.65 | $1,379.60 | $1,379.60 | |