| 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 | $215.56 | 10.517% | $238.2304 | $238.23 | $238.25 | $238.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $158.60 | 7.650% | $170.7329 | $170.73 | $170.75 | $170.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $217.63 | 13.755% | $247.565 | $247.57 | $247.55 | $247.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $164.55 | 9.575% | $180.3057 | $180.31 | $180.30 | $180.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $44.75 | 8.465% | $48.5381 | $48.54 | $48.55 | $48.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $107.92 | 6.582% | $115.0233 | $115.02 | $115.00 | $115.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $72.49 | 7.565% | $77.9739 | $77.97 | $77.95 | $78.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $981.50 | $1,078.3693 | $1,078.37 | $1,078.35 | $1,078.30 | |