| 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 | $229.39 | 3.810% | $238.1298 | $238.13 | $238.15 | $238.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $54.68 | 6.304% | $58.127 | $58.13 | $58.15 | $58.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $33.58 | 13.110% | $37.9823 | $37.98 | $38.00 | $38.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $80.71 | 9.267% | $88.1894 | $88.19 | $88.20 | $88.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.45 | 8.857% | $37.5012 | $37.50 | $37.50 | $37.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $168.60 | 12.507% | $189.6868 | $189.69 | $189.70 | $189.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $211.54 | 8.377% | $229.2607 | $229.26 | $229.25 | $229.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $812.95 | $878.8772 | $878.88 | $878.95 | $878.90 | |