| 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 | $224.31 | 6.397% | $238.6591 | $238.66 | $238.65 | $238.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $120.70 | 7.280% | $129.487 | $129.49 | $129.50 | $129.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $25.44 | 9.518% | $27.8614 | $27.86 | $27.85 | $27.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $141.72 | 10.222% | $156.2066 | $156.21 | $156.20 | $156.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.32 | 7.240% | $29.298 | $29.30 | $29.30 | $29.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $210.63 | 4.681% | $220.4896 | $220.49 | $220.50 | $220.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $172.55 | 7.256% | $185.0702 | $185.07 | $185.05 | $185.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $922.67 | $987.0719 | $987.08 | $987.05 | $987.20 | |