| 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 | $230.52 | 3.335% | $238.2078 | $238.21 | $238.20 | $238.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $164.63 | 7.637% | $177.2028 | $177.20 | $177.20 | $177.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $73.49 | 6.656% | $78.3815 | $78.38 | $78.40 | $78.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.26 | 4.842% | $149.1482 | $149.15 | $149.15 | $149.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $13.90 | 10.572% | $15.3695 | $15.37 | $15.35 | $15.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $94.32 | 7.543% | $101.4346 | $101.43 | $101.45 | $101.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $209.36 | 7.801% | $225.6922 | $225.69 | $225.70 | $225.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $928.48 | $985.4366 | $985.43 | $985.45 | $985.40 | |