| 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 | $222.63 | 7.221% | $238.7061 | $238.71 | $238.70 | $238.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.50 | 8.434% | $74.2773 | $74.28 | $74.30 | $74.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $143.87 | 11.298% | $160.1244 | $160.12 | $160.10 | $160.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $88.72 | 10.737% | $98.2459 | $98.25 | $98.25 | $98.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $19.92 | 4.512% | $20.8188 | $20.82 | $20.80 | $20.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.45 | 9.145% | $15.7715 | $15.77 | $15.75 | $15.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $230.64 | 9.275% | $252.0319 | $252.03 | $252.05 | $252.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $788.73 | $859.9759 | $859.98 | $859.95 | $859.90 | |