| 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 | $219.86 | 8.418% | $238.3678 | $238.37 | $238.35 | $238.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $168.27 | 5.826% | $178.0734 | $178.07 | $178.05 | $178.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.52 | 8.851% | $152.9574 | $152.96 | $152.95 | $153.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $67.28 | 4.517% | $70.319 | $70.32 | $70.30 | $70.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $26.74 | 11.394% | $29.7868 | $29.79 | $29.80 | $29.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.98 | 7.392% | $18.2352 | $18.24 | $18.25 | $18.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $149.84 | 3.774% | $155.495 | $155.50 | $155.50 | $155.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $789.49 | $843.2346 | $843.25 | $843.20 | $843.30 | |