| 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 | $80.40 | 7.330% | $86.2933 | $86.29 | $86.30 | $86.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $23.97 | 3.727% | $24.8634 | $24.86 | $24.85 | $24.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $220.37 | 8.670% | $239.4761 | $239.48 | $239.50 | $239.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.40 | 5.385% | $52.0602 | $52.06 | $52.05 | $52.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $235.37 | 10.102% | $259.1471 | $259.15 | $259.15 | $259.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $149.31 | 3.846% | $155.0525 | $155.05 | $155.05 | $155.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $212.95 | 4.145% | $221.7768 | $221.78 | $221.80 | $221.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $971.77 | $1,038.6694 | $1,038.67 | $1,038.70 | $1,038.80 | |