| 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 | $229.57 | 3.696% | $238.0549 | $238.05 | $238.05 | $238.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $243.85 | 8.284% | $264.0505 | $264.05 | $264.05 | $264.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $87.63 | 8.272% | $94.8788 | $94.88 | $94.90 | $94.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $169.90 | 9.165% | $185.4713 | $185.47 | $185.45 | $185.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $163.53 | 11.571% | $182.4521 | $182.45 | $182.45 | $182.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.88 | 13.866% | $18.0819 | $18.08 | $18.10 | $18.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $180.37 | 13.384% | $204.5107 | $204.51 | $204.50 | $204.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,090.73 | $1,187.5002 | $1,187.49 | $1,187.50 | $1,187.70 | |