| 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 | $227.61 | 4.728% | $238.3714 | $238.37 | $238.35 | $238.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.40 | 5.800% | $79.7732 | $79.77 | $79.75 | $79.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $47.83 | 5.258% | $50.3449 | $50.34 | $50.35 | $50.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $83.79 | 3.790% | $86.9656 | $86.97 | $86.95 | $87.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $227.48 | 3.513% | $235.4714 | $235.47 | $235.45 | $235.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $56.76 | 4.412% | $59.2643 | $59.26 | $59.25 | $59.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $153.96 | 4.250% | $160.5033 | $160.50 | $160.50 | $160.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $872.83 | $910.6941 | $910.68 | $910.60 | $910.80 | |