| 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 | $231.28 | 3.217% | $238.7203 | $238.72 | $238.70 | $238.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.90 | 10.644% | $86.1917 | $86.19 | $86.20 | $86.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $20.60 | 11.147% | $22.8963 | $22.90 | $22.90 | $22.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.80 | 3.848% | $260.4508 | $260.45 | $260.45 | $260.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.88 | 3.137% | $38.0369 | $38.04 | $38.05 | $38.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $135.76 | 11.115% | $150.8497 | $150.85 | $150.85 | $150.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.88 | 4.803% | $258.7376 | $258.74 | $258.75 | $258.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.10 | $1,055.8833 | $1,055.89 | $1,055.90 | $1,055.80 | |