| 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 | $221.86 | 7.524% | $238.5527 | $238.55 | $238.55 | $238.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $18.65 | 7.255% | $20.0031 | $20.00 | $20.00 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $43.88 | 5.812% | $46.4303 | $46.43 | $46.45 | $46.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $171.47 | 4.854% | $179.7932 | $179.79 | $179.80 | $179.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $82.30 | 5.115% | $86.5096 | $86.51 | $86.50 | $86.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $228.34 | 6.550% | $243.2963 | $243.30 | $243.30 | $243.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $66.46 | 8.495% | $72.1058 | $72.11 | $72.10 | $72.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $832.96 | $886.6910 | $886.69 | $886.70 | $886.70 | |