| 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 | $217.96 | 9.595% | $238.8733 | $238.87 | $238.85 | $238.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.55 | 8.338% | $84.0161 | $84.02 | $84.00 | $84.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $23.34 | 12.335% | $26.219 | $26.22 | $26.20 | $26.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $226.53 | 12.541% | $254.9391 | $254.94 | $254.95 | $254.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $47.82 | 10.822% | $52.9951 | $53.00 | $53.00 | $53.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $139.26 | 12.593% | $156.797 | $156.80 | $156.80 | $156.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $204.86 | 6.145% | $217.4486 | $217.45 | $217.45 | $217.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $937.32 | $1,031.2882 | $1,031.30 | $1,031.25 | $1,031.20 | |