| 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 | $226.34 | 5.304% | $238.3451 | $238.35 | $238.35 | $238.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $155.73 | 9.664% | $170.7797 | $170.78 | $170.80 | $170.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $47.28 | 6.313% | $50.2648 | $50.26 | $50.25 | $50.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $188.78 | 6.549% | $201.1432 | $201.14 | $201.15 | $201.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.65 | 4.424% | $13.2096 | $13.21 | $13.20 | $13.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $89.38 | 13.547% | $101.4883 | $101.49 | $101.50 | $101.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $171.51 | 10.114% | $188.8565 | $188.86 | $188.85 | $188.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $891.67 | $964.0872 | $964.09 | $964.10 | $964.10 | |