| 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 | $224.26 | 6.452% | $238.7293 | $238.73 | $238.75 | $238.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $9.80 | 9.200% | $10.7016 | $10.70 | $10.70 | $10.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $141.94 | 10.290% | $156.5456 | $156.55 | $156.55 | $156.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.55 | 12.789% | $47.9917 | $47.99 | $48.00 | $48.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $235.46 | 3.796% | $244.3981 | $244.40 | $244.40 | $244.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $79.44 | 8.525% | $86.2123 | $86.21 | $86.20 | $86.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $66.45 | 6.461% | $70.7433 | $70.74 | $70.75 | $70.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $799.90 | $855.3219 | $855.32 | $855.35 | $855.20 | |