| 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 | $227.69 | 4.758% | $238.5235 | $238.52 | $238.50 | $238.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.78 | 6.755% | $48.8724 | $48.87 | $48.85 | $48.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $80.87 | 3.249% | $83.4975 | $83.50 | $83.50 | $83.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $219.82 | 6.712% | $234.5743 | $234.57 | $234.55 | $234.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $31.43 | 8.265% | $34.0277 | $34.03 | $34.05 | $34.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.70 | 9.805% | $9.553 | $9.55 | $9.55 | $9.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.76 | 5.379% | $258.9794 | $258.98 | $259.00 | $259.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $860.05 | $908.0278 | $908.02 | $908.00 | $908.10 | |