| 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 | $224.28 | 6.290% | $238.3872 | $238.39 | $238.40 | $238.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.55 | 7.505% | $179.0496 | $179.05 | $179.05 | $179.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $191.52 | 6.486% | $203.942 | $203.94 | $203.95 | $203.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.74 | 12.780% | $8.7292 | $8.73 | $8.75 | $8.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $185.62 | 4.150% | $193.3232 | $193.32 | $193.30 | $193.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $224.42 | 8.629% | $243.7852 | $243.79 | $243.80 | $243.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $206.98 | 5.664% | $218.7033 | $218.70 | $218.70 | $218.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,207.11 | $1,285.9197 | $1,285.92 | $1,285.95 | $1,285.80 | |