| 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 | $226.41 | 5.412% | $238.6633 | $238.66 | $238.65 | $238.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $31.70 | 10.580% | $35.0539 | $35.05 | $35.05 | $35.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $143.31 | 7.636% | $154.2532 | $154.25 | $154.25 | $154.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $221.85 | 12.247% | $249.02 | $249.02 | $249.00 | $249.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.68 | 9.286% | $40.0861 | $40.09 | $40.10 | $40.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $67.34 | 6.568% | $71.7629 | $71.76 | $71.75 | $71.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $42.70 | 13.387% | $48.4162 | $48.42 | $48.40 | $48.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $769.99 | $837.2556 | $837.25 | $837.20 | $837.40 | |