| 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 | $230.76 | 3.249% | $238.2574 | $238.26 | $238.25 | $238.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.34 | 3.667% | $48.0393 | $48.04 | $48.05 | $48.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $106.26 | 11.314% | $118.2823 | $118.28 | $118.30 | $118.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $118.35 | 9.453% | $129.5376 | $129.54 | $129.55 | $129.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $38.82 | 12.337% | $43.6092 | $43.61 | $43.60 | $43.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $89.57 | 8.123% | $96.8458 | $96.85 | $96.85 | $96.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $165.56 | 13.509% | $187.9255 | $187.93 | $187.95 | $187.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $795.66 | $862.4971 | $862.51 | $862.55 | $862.40 | |